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MS HR31

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Henley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Dr. Leslie Burl McLemore for receiving the prestigious Cora Norman Award from the Mississippi Humanities Council at a ceremony on February 16, 2018, at the Old Capitol Museum in Jackson
  • Recognizes Dr. McLemore as a civil rights pioneer, university professor, champion of the arts and humanities, and newly elected Walls alderman with over 50 years of public service
  • Notes that Dr. McLemore served as former board chair of the Mississippi Humanities Council and worked on the Fannie Lou Hamer National Institute on Citizenship and Democracy Board under Cora Norman's guidance
  • The Cora Norman Award honors individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to public humanities in Mississippi, named after the Mississippi Humanities Council's founding director
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Dr. McLemore and members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Dr. Leslie Burl McLemore; commend upon receipt of Cora Norman Award.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules2/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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