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MS SC651
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Commends Robert (Bob) Owens of Jackson for his service as President of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, noting record diploma awards and leadership in selecting university presidents and a new commissioner of higher education.
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Recognizes Owens' appointment to the board by Governor Haley Barbour in 2004, with his term expiring in May 2015.
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Highlights Owens' professional credentials as a partner in Owens Moss, PLLC law firm with an AV rating in Martindale-Hubbell, a bachelor's degree from Jackson State University, and a law degree from Florida State University College of Law.
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Notes Owens' numerous legal awards including the Jack H. Young Sr. Award, R. Jess Brown Award, and NAACP of Mississippi's Lawyer of the Year Award, as well as his service on various professional committees and boards.
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Directs the resolution to be presented to Owens, forwarded to the Board of Trustees, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Thank Bob Owens for service as outgoing President of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
4/1/2015