MS HC130

Recognizes and commends the City of Morton, Mississippi on celebrating 150 years of history, with the city's founding dating back to 1850 when Colonel Caleb W. Taylor arrived in the area.

Notes Morton's significant historical milestones, including being officially conveyed on December 1, 1886, the establishment of Roosevelt State Park in 1934, and the opening of Scott County Hospital in 1937.

Documents Morton's population growth from 1,411 citizens at the start of the Civil War to 3,712 citizens present day, establishing it as the largest population center in Scott County.

Acknowledges Morton's economic development, including the founding of Hall-Legan Lumber Company in 1912 (employing 798 citizens) and B.C. Rodgers' poultry business in 1949.

Recognizes the city's sesquicentennial celebration scheduled for May 1-7, 2016, featuring a parade on May 2 and fireworks display on May 7 in the park.