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MS HR23

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Williams-Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Congratulates Mr. Walter Lee Dixon, Jr., on being crowned King Illinois 2017 at the 116th Annual Ball and Debutante Cotillion hosted by the Original Illinois Club, Inc., on February 18, 2017, in Westwego, Louisiana.
  • Recognizes that his daughter, Miss Lauren Kennedi Ozie Dixon, was selected as Queen Illinois 2017, demonstrating the Dixon family's embodiment of the Original Illinois Club's ideals.
  • Commends Mr. Dixon's career as a United States Marine Corps veteran and 20-year UPS supervisor, followed by eight years with the Home Depot service team in Biloxi, where he received 18 Homer Awards for exceptional service.
  • Honors his community service involvement, including support for his wife's pediatric work following Hurricane Katrina in 2006, participation in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority programs, and active involvement with the Fathers' Auxiliary of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be furnished to Mr. Dixon and members of the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Mr. Walter Lee Dixon, Jr.; congratulate upon being crowned King Illinois 2017.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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