MS SC552

Honors President Barack Hussein Obama upon leaving office and recognizes the historic significance of him becoming the first African-American President of the United States.

Notes Obama's background including his birth in Hawaii on August 4, 1961, his education at Columbia University and Harvard Law School, and his prior work as a community organizer and civil rights attorney in Chicago.

Acknowledges Obama's political career progression from Illinois State Senator (1996) to U.S. Senator (2004) to President (2009-2017), highlighting his work on ethics reform, health care, alternative energy, and veteran benefits.

Recognizes Obama's major accomplishments as President including navigating an economic crisis, ending the War in Iraq, and enacting health care reform.

Directs transmission of this resolution to President Obama and his wife Michele, members of Mississippi's congressional delegation, and the Capitol Press Corps.