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MS SC586

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Russell Jolly

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors Major General Fox Conner of Slate Springs, Mississippi, recognizing him as one of the most influential U.S. military leaders between World War I and World War II
  • Commemorates Conner's service as Chief of Operations for the American Expeditionary Force under General John J. Pershing during WWI
  • Acknowledges his role as mentor to future military leaders George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and George Patton
  • Notes his induction into the Mississippi Hall of Fame in 1987 and his numerous military honors including the Distinguished Service Medal, Purple Heart, and French Legion of Honor
  • Resolution presented at an event honoring General Conner on January 27, 2017, at Calhoun City High School Auditorium in Calhoun County

Legislative Description

Join citizens of Calhoun County in recognizing legacy of WWI hero General Fox Conner of Slate Springs.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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