MS HR85

Honors Representative Ferr Smith for 23 years of service in the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing District 27 (portions of Attala, Leake, Madison and Yazoo Counties) beginning in 1993.

Recognizes Smith's educational background including a bachelor's degree from Mississippi Valley State University and a juris doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law, and his career as a practicing attorney.

Acknowledges Smith's legislative roles including Chairman of the Investigate State Offices Committee, Vice Chairman of Apportionment and Elections and Reapportionment and Redistricting, and membership on multiple committees including Agriculture, Judiciary B, and Ways and Means.

Commends Smith's community involvement as a former Leake County Board of Supervisors member, President of Leake County Development Inc., and Chair of Mississippi Valley State University Foundation.

Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Representative Smith and the Capitol Press Corps.