MS SC618

Recognizes Carl Herrin, a Jackson business and civic leader who passed away on January 19, 2015, and extends legislative condolences to his family.

Honors Herrin's military service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and his business career founding and operating Herrin-Gear Chevrolet, which expanded to include luxury automotive brands.

Acknowledges his leadership roles in professional organizations including President of the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association and recipient of a 1979 TIME Magazine Quality Dealer Award.

Recognizes his philanthropic contributions, including the creation of the Carl and Nancy Herrin Scholarship Endowment at the University of Mississippi providing 10 need-based scholarships annually.

Notes his family legacy of 62 years of marriage to Nancy Tatum Herrin and his role as devoted grandfather and great-grandfather.