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MS SC583

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends legislative recognition to Ruleville native Sammy Britt as a recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Art
  • Acknowledges Britt's contributions as a leading Mississippi art educator and painter who focused on landscape painting and light in the Mississippi Delta style
  • Recognizes his 35-year teaching career at Delta State University (1966-2002) and his mentorship under renowned painter Henry Hensche at the Cape Cod School of Art (1963-1988)
  • Highlights his notable students who became accomplished artists and educators, including Richard Kelso, George Thurmond, Gerald DeLoach, Sharon Richardson, Melanie Atkinson, Susan Russell, and Robin Whitfield
  • Directs presentation of the resolution to Britt at the Governor's Arts Awards ceremony on February 16, 2017

Legislative Description

Recognize Sammy Britt as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Art.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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