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MS SC656

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/31/2015

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends Annie Lee Burt of Jackson, Mississippi for her civic contributions, charitable work, and advocacy for people in poverty
  • Acknowledges her 25 years of service as a paralegal for North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) helping families receive benefits, and her role in implementing the federal Head Start Program
  • Notes her extensive community involvement including church leadership, NAACP membership, work with youth on scholarship opportunities, and volunteer service at Stone Park Senior Center with Meals on Wheels Program
  • Documents numerous awards received including the Harriet Tubman Award from the Magnolia Bar Association (1995), NAACP Woman of the Year Award (2000), and recognition from AARP and LIFT, Inc. for work with seniors
  • Extends the thanks of the Mississippi Legislature to Mrs. Burt, age 89 at the time of the resolution, for her lifetime of service to her community

Legislative Description

Commend civic contributions and advocacy of Annie Lee Burt of Jackson, Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/31/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/25/2015

Full Bill Text

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