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MS HC81

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bill Kinkade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Christopher L. Smith of Olive Branch, Mississippi, for being elected Imperial Potentate of Shriners International and Shriners Hospitals for Children in July 2016
  • Smith is the first Mississippi citizen to lead Shriners International as Imperial Potentate and has served 11 years on the Boards of Directors
  • Smith joined the Order of Demolay in 1969 at age 14 and has been a member of various Masonic and Shrine organizations since 1978, including serving as Potentate of Wahabi Shriners Temple in Jackson in 2004
  • The 22 Shriners Hospitals provide free treatment for burned, cleft lip and palate, and crippled children from around the world
  • Directs distribution of resolution copies to Mr. Smith and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Christopher L. Smith; acknowledge and commend service and leadership in Shriners International as Imperial Potentate.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules3/6/2017

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