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MS SC686

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Branning

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Dr. W. Mark Donald from Louisville, Mississippi for serving as the 52nd President of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) for 2015-2016
  • Recognizes Dr. Donald as the first member from Mississippi and Region 12 to be elected as AGD President, having held leadership positions since 1996 including Regional Director, Speaker of the House, and Vice President
  • Acknowledges Dr. Donald's instrumental role in developing the AGD Advocacy Strategic Plan, AGD Advocacy Fund, and "Academy of General Dentistry Hill Day" over the past 16 years
  • Notes Dr. Donald obtained the Mastership Award in 2009 (achieved by only 1% of general dentists), was named 2010 Mississippi Dentist of the Year, and chairs the Mississippi Mission of Mercy which provided $1.3 million in free dental care to 2,800 patients
  • Expresses commitment to improving oral health in Mississippi and celebrates the importance of general dentists in the state's dental health care system

Legislative Description

Congratulate Dr. W. Mark Donald as 52nd President of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules4/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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