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MS SC664

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gray Tollison

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Judge John N. Hudson of Natchez, Mississippi, upon his retirement from the Adams County and Youth Court Bench at the end of 2014
  • Judge Hudson will become Mississippi's first Jurist in Residence, funded by the Casey Family Programs, to improve outcomes for Mississippi's children
  • Highlights his leadership in youth court reform, including development of the first juvenile drug court in Mississippi, adolescent offender programs, family drug courts, and alternatives to juvenile detention
  • Commends his extensive professional service including membership on the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, chairmanship of the Mississippi Council of Youth Court Judges (1993-2000), and work on the Juvenile Detention and Alternatives Task Force
  • Acknowledges his numerous civic contributions through churches, Kiwanis Club, Boys and Girls Club, and other philanthropic organizations, along with multiple awards including Judicial Excellence Award from the Mississippi State Bar Association (2005)

Legislative Description

Recognize career and public service of youth court reform advocate Judge John N. Hudson.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/14/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules3/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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