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MS HC61
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
3/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Greg Snowden
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AI Summary
- Commends and congratulates Hope Berry for being named the 2015 State Games of Mississippi "Female Athlete of the Year"
- Berry began martial arts training at age five and became the youngest person ever to receive a First Degree Black Belt at age eleven after over 1,300 hours of training
- Achieved multiple championships including 2010-2014 state titles at SMAC and MKA, 2014 Grand Champion at Battle of Mobile, and 2015 gold medals at State Games of Mississippi
- Established "Kick Out Cancer" fundraiser at age eight that raised over $12,500 for Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children in Jackson and volunteers weekly teaching lower rank karate students
- Directs the Mississippi Legislature to recognize Berry's exceptional achievements and athletic accomplishments that have brought honor to the state
Legislative Description
Hope Berry; commend upon being named the 2015 State Games of Mississippi "Female Athlete of the Year".
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/15/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules2/23/2016
Full Bill Text
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