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MS HR65
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Manly Barton
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AI Summary
- Commends Terry Jackson upon his retirement after a lengthy career serving Jackson County, Mississippi as Deputy Director of the Jackson County Office of Emergency Services (established 2013) and firefighter
- Jackson began as a volunteer firefighter with Three Rivers Volunteer Fire Department in 1984, became volunteer fire chief in 1987, and served 11 years in that role before becoming full-time firefighter with City of Pascagoula in 1991 and Moss Point in 1992
- Served as full-time firefighter with Jackson County from 2000 onwards and became Deputy EMA Director in 2007 while continuing firefighter duties
- Responded to multiple hurricanes (Elena, Georges, Dennis, Ike, Isaac, Katrina, Sandy) and the 2010 Deep Water Horizon event; served on Mississippi's response team in New Jersey following Hurricane Sandy
- Directs the House of Representatives to furnish copies of the resolution to Mr. Jackson and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Terry Jackson; commend upon retirement after career of service to the citizens of Jackson County.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/16/2017
Committee Referrals
Rules3/15/2017
Full Bill Text
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