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MS SC558

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Senator Willie Simmons' 25-year legislative career representing Senate District 13 (portions of Bolivar, Sunflower, and Tallahatchie Counties)
  • Recognizes Simmons' 13-year tenure as Chairman of the Foundation for Education and Economic Development, Inc. (FEED), which has donated over $250,000 to Mississippi's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
  • Highlights FEED's humanitarian efforts under Simmons' leadership, including disaster relief following Hurricane Katrina, tornadoes in Winston and Holmes Counties, flooding in Vicksburg, and Hurricane Harvey assistance in Texas
  • Details Simmons' service on multiple Senate committees including Highways and Transportation (Chair), Agriculture, Appropriations, Corrections, Ports and Marine Resources, Public Health and Welfare, State Library, and Tourism
  • Expresses the Legislature's respect for Simmons' character, integrity, and commitment to improving lives through positive example and service to the people of Mississippi

Legislative Description

Commend distinguished career of Senator Willie Simmons, Chairman of Foundation for Education and Economic Development(FEED).

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/24/2018

Full Bill Text

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