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MS SC583
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Honors Circuit Court District Judge Marcus D. Gordon, Mississippi's longest-serving trial court judge who served for 37 years from 1977 through 2016
- Recognizes Judge Gordon's historic role presiding over the 2005 trial of Edgar Ray Killen for the 1964 "Mississippi Burning" murders of three Civil Rights workers, sentencing him to 60 years in prison
- Documents Judge Gordon's extensive legal career including service as Newton County Prosecuting Attorney (1964-1968), District Attorney for the Eighth Circuit Court District (1972-1977), and private practice attorney from 1959-1977
- Acknowledges Judge Gordon's leadership and mentorship to attorneys, emphasizing his commitment to professional standards including ethics, integrity, civility, and the Golden Rule
- Directs presentation of the resolution to Judge Gordon's surviving family (wife Polly Matthews, three sons, one daughter, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren), The Mississippi Bar, and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Remember the legacy and distinguished legal career of Mississippi's longest-serving Trial Court Judge, Marcus D. Gordon.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/6/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules2/5/2018
Full Bill Text
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