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MS SC541

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/18/2015

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Henry Butler, Jr., a Maintenance Technician with the Mississippi Department of Transportation District 3, died on June 3, 2014, in Bolivar County when his vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler while providing work zone protection
  • Butler was working out of the Cleveland Office and was operating a truck-mounted attenuator to protect coworkers when the fatal accident occurred
  • Butler is survived by his wife Deloris and three children: Henry Butler III (age 30), Kevin Jones (age 24), and Ciara Butler (age 16)
  • The Legislature mourns Butler's loss and expresses sympathy to his family, recognizing the dangerous work of MDOT road crew technicians who ensure public safety
  • The resolution directs that copies be presented to Butler's family, forwarded to the Mississippi Transportation Commission, and provided to the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Mourn the loss of MDOT Maintenance Technician Henry Butler of Gunnison, Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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