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MS HR121

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends and congratulates The Peoples Bank of Ripley on its 90th anniversary, celebrated on April 23, 2015

  • Recognizes the bank's founding on April 23, 1925, when Fred Smith received a state charter to operate a commercial bank on Main Street in Ripley's town square

  • Highlights the bank's expansion from its original location to multiple branches, including offices on Highway 15 North (1961), Highway 4 East, and the main office on Jefferson Street (1973)

  • Acknowledges the bank's community contributions, including scholarships at Northeast Mississippi Community College for Tippah County graduates (established 2001) and various fundraising efforts

  • Notes the bank's historical service as County Depository, Federal Housing Administration lender, and Federal Depository during World War II when it sold war bonds and stamps

Legislative Description

The People Bank of Ripley; commend and congratulate upon its 90th anniversary.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/30/2015

Full Bill Text

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