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MS SC587

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Gollott

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the memory of Clare Sekul Hornsby of Biloxi, who passed away on January 24, 2017, and commends her judicial service and legal career

  • Recognizes Hornsby as the second female graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law (1945) and the only woman in her graduating class

  • Notes her continuous private law practice in Biloxi since 1945 and service as Master in Chancery Court, where she facilitated adoptions of over 1,200 Mississippi children in the past 20 years

  • Documents her extensive membership in professional legal organizations and civic groups, as well as numerous awards including induction into the University of Mississippi School of Law Hall of Fame in 2016

  • Directs the resolution be presented to Hornsby's surviving family, forwarded to The Mississippi Bar, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Extend condolences of the Legislature and commend judicial service of Honorable Clare Sekul Hornsby.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2017

Full Bill Text

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