MS HR94

Commends Representative Johnny William Stringer for 36 years of consecutive service in the Mississippi House of Representatives representing District 87 (formerly District 81), which includes portions of Jasper, Jones and Newton Counties.

Recognizes Stringer's rise from freshman lawmaker to Chair of multiple committees including Labor (1988), State Library (1992), Interstate Cooperation and Constitution (1993, 1996), and House Appropriations Committee (2004-2012).

Honors Stringer's record as the "Iron Man" of Mississippi politics for never missing a single day of any regular or special legislative session during his 36-year tenure.

Notes Stringer's major legislative accomplishments including appropriating approximately $19 billion in state and federal funds, establishing the "Capital Expense Fund," securing $5 million recurring appropriations for the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Center, and funding the Persian Gulf War Memorial and Johnny Stringer Group Homes.

Acknowledges Stringer's retirement at the expiration of his current term and expresses the House's appreciation for his dedicated public service and personal sacrifices.