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MS SC575

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the legacy of Willora Craft Ephram, owner of Jackson landmark "Peaches Restaurant," who passed away on January 28, 2018
  • Acknowledges that Peaches Restaurant opened in 1961 as Jackson's original soul-food restaurant on Farish Street and welcomed notable figures including Muhammad Ali, Medgar Evers, and President Barack Obama
  • Notes that the restaurant served as a gathering place during the Civil Rights Era and remained a community institution until closing in 2013 due to Ms. Ephram's illness
  • Honors Ms. Ephram's legacy of hospitality and community service, including her 2002 Hometown Hero in Travel and Tourism Award and Keys to the City from two Jackson mayors
  • Extends the Legislature's condolences to the surviving family of Willora "Peaches" Ephram

Legislative Description

Recognize legacy of Willora Craft Ephram as owner of iconic "Peaches" Restaurant and extending condolences of Legislature.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/31/2018

Full Bill Text

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