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MS HR52

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Dr. Chandra M. Minor, DMD for becoming the first African-American female orthodontist in Mississippi
  • Dr. Minor earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Alcorn State University (summa cum laude), attended dental school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center as a Robert Hearin Scholar, and completed an orthodontic residency at Howard University, receiving her Certificate in Orthodontics in May 2014
  • Opened her practice, Smile Design Orthodontics, in Pearl, Mississippi in November 2014 and also practices in Vicksburg and McComb, offering traditional braces, ceramic braces, Invisalign, and other orthodontic treatments
  • Serves as a keynote speaker and youth mentor at churches and schools throughout Mississippi, encouraging students to pursue their goals with her message that "If I can do it, so can you"
  • Directs the House to furnish copies of the resolution to Dr. Minor and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Chandra M. Minor, DMD; commend for being the first African-American female orthodontist in Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/16/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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