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MS SC683

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/29/2017

Primary Sponsor

Willie Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Celebrates Mississippi's 200th anniversary of statehood on December 10, 1817, when it became the 20th U.S. state
  • Recognizes Mississippi's cultural contributions including renowned writers (William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Richard Wright), musicians (Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Jimmie Rodgers, Leontyne Price), and sports figures (Walter Payton, Brett Favre, Jerry Rice, the Manning family)
  • Highlights the state's designation as the "Birthplace of America's Music" and its Grammy Museum Mississippi
  • Acknowledges Mississippi's achievements including the largest number of black-elected officials in America and the legacy of U.S. Senator John C. Stennis
  • Extends official legislative wishes for a "Happy 200th Birthday" to the state of Mississippi

Legislative Description

Wishing the State of Mississippi a "Happy 200th Birthday" from the Legislature.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/29/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2017

Full Bill Text

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