MS HC95

Congratulates Hinds Community College on its centennial celebration in 2017, marking 100 years of academic excellence since its founding in 1917.

Acknowledges the college's growth from 117 students in 1917 to serving over 35,000 Mississippians across six locations in a five-county district with an annual budget of $117 million.

Recognizes Hinds Community College as Mississippi's largest community college and the fourth largest institution of higher learning in the state, with significant regional and national recognition for academic excellence.

Notes Dr. Clyde Muse's 40-year tenure leading the institution and praises employee commitment to the college's mission of affordable and accessible higher education.

Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Dr. Clyde Muse and members of the Capitol Press Corps.