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MS SC521
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Mourns the passing of Jeremiah Joseph "Jerry" O'Keefe, III, who died on August 23, 2016, at age 93
- Recognizes O'Keefe's service as a World War II Marine Fighter Pilot who shot down seven Japanese aircraft and received the Congressional Gold Medal in June 2015
- Acknowledges O'Keefe's business legacy, including expanding O'Keefe Funeral Home, founding Gulf National Life Insurance Company, and establishing The O'Keefe Foundation with a $10 million endowment
- Honors his political service as a Mississippi State Representative (1960-1963) and Mayor of Biloxi (served eight years), during which he transformed downtown Biloxi and expanded the city
- Directs that this resolution be presented to O'Keefe's family, forwarded to the Biloxi City Council, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Mourn the passing and salute the WWII Fighter Pilot service of former Biloxi Mayor and State Representative Jerry O'Keefe.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/2/2017
Committee Referrals
Rules1/4/2017
Full Bill Text
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