MS SR11

Commends Senator Melanie Sojourner for her four years of service representing Senate District 37 (Adams, Amite, Franklin, and Pike Counties) from 2012-2015

Senator Sojourner served as Chair of the Forestry Committee and was a member of numerous other committees including Agriculture, Appropriations, Public Health and Welfare, and Tourism

Authored legislation eliminating the waiting period for marriage licenses, intended to enhance tourism options in her district

Recognizes her background in business and ranching, civic involvement, and representation of Christian and conservative values

Directs that the resolution be presented to Senator Sojourner and made available to the Capitol Press Corps