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MS SC560
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
2/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Tammy Witherspoon
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Derrick Johnson's election on October 21, 2017, as President and CEO of the NAACP after serving as Vice Chairman of the National Board and State President of Mississippi State Conference NAACP
- Acknowledges Johnson's education at Tougaloo College, South Texas College of Law, and fellowships from Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, George Washington University, and MIT, plus teaching at Harvard Law School
- Highlights Johnson's activist career including leading voting rights and education campaigns, managing two Jackson bond referendums generating $150 million for schools and $65 million for convention center construction
- Details Johnson's post-Hurricane Katrina work, including founding One Voice, Inc., and serving as Chair of Governor's Commission for Recovery, Rebuilding, and Renewal
- Extends Mississippi Legislature's congratulations and best wishes to Johnson and his family in his new role leading the 109-year-old civil rights organization
Legislative Description
Congratulate Derrick Johnson as new President and CEO of the NAACP.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/9/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules1/24/2018
Full Bill Text
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