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MS SC573

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dearing

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends official condolences from the Mississippi Legislature upon the death of Fred A. Foster of Natchez, who passed away on January 5, 2017

  • Recognizes Foster as a five-sport letterman at Delta State University in football, basketball, baseball, track, and tennis, earning induction into the Delta State Sports Hall of Fame in 1976

  • Highlights athletic achievements including setting the Delta State record for most touchdown passes in a single game (four), holding track relay records, maintaining a .356 career batting average in baseball, and serving as No. 1 singles tennis player in 1952-1953

  • Foster graduated from Natchez High School in 1949, Delta State University in 1954, and completed graduate studies at Auburn University in 1968, followed by a coaching and officiating career

  • Directs the resolution be presented to Foster's surviving family and forwarded to the President of Delta State University

Legislative Description

Extend condolences and recognize sports career of Delta State University Star Athlete Fred A. Foster of Natchez, Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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