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MS SC582

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Gray Tollison

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes First Presbyterian Day School in Jackson for 50 years of Christian academic education since its founding in 1965
  • Notes the school was established after the U.S. Supreme Court removed Bible and prayer from public schools in 1962-1963
  • School currently serves more than 600 students in kindergarten through sixth grade from 25 communities and approximately 10 church denominations
  • School has had only three headmasters in its 50-year history, providing institutional stability, and is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees
  • Commends the school's alumni for their contributions to business, education, government, law, medicine, and religion in Jackson, Mississippi, and beyond

Legislative Description

Recognize 50th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Day School in Jackson, Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2016

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