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MS SC554
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Honors former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Noble Lee, who passed away at age 99 after serving 16 years on the court
- Recognizes Lee's 50-year public service career including work as an FBI agent (1942-1944), U.S. Naval Reserve officer (1944-1946), District Attorney for the 8th Judicial District (1951-1964), and Circuit Judge (1975-1976)
- Notes Lee and his father Percy Mercer Lee are the only father-son pair to both serve as Chief Justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court
- Credits Lee with leadership that resulted in creation of the Administrative Office of Courts and the Court of Appeals, which began hearing cases in January 1995 to reduce appellate backlog
- Extends condolences to Lee's family and directs the resolution be presented to the Mississippi Supreme Court, The Mississippi Bar, and media outlets
Legislative Description
Mourn the loss and pay tribute to the judicial leadership of former Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Noble Lee.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/18/2015
Committee Referrals
Rules1/27/2015
Full Bill Text
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