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MS SC562

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 40-year television news career of WLBT News reporter/anchor Bert Case of Jackson, Mississippi, upon his retirement
  • Documents Case's broadcasting career spanning from 1957 in radio through his work at WLBT starting in 1974, including roles as News Director and anchor
  • Notes Case's coverage of major Mississippi news stories since 1965 and his 2001 Silver Em award from the University of Mississippi, the highest journalism award presented by the university
  • Acknowledges Case's reputation for integrity, credibility, and his recognizable sign-off "This is Bert Case," considered the most well-known phrase in Mississippi news broadcasting
  • Extends best wishes to Case and his family and directs the resolution be presented to him, WLBT corporate ownership, and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize the career of Television Station WLBT News icon Bert Case.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

No bill text available