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MS SC596
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
3/8/2016
Primary Sponsor
Videt Carmichael
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AI Summary
- Mourns the death of Gilbert E. "Gil" Carmichael, who passed away January 31, 2016, at age 88
- Recognizes Carmichael as a GOP pioneer who ran for U.S. Senate in 1972 and for Governor in 1975, 1979, and 1983
- Highlights his career as a car dealer, real estate developer, and transportation policy advisor, including service on the Amtrak Reform Council and National Highway Safety Advisory Committee
- Credits Carmichael with originating a 1,077-mile statewide four-lane highway construction program in 1987 and helping create a 700-mile regional railroad now part of the Kansas City Southern Railroad
- Directs the resolution to be presented to his family, forwarded to the Governor and Mississippi's congressional delegation, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Mourn the passing of GOP Pioneer Gil Carmichael of Meridian, Mississippi.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/8/2016
Committee Referrals
Rules2/19/2016
Full Bill Text
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