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MS SC600
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Recognizes and commemorates the 100th anniversary of Boswell Regional Center in Sanatorium, Mississippi, originally established as the Mississippi Tuberculosis Sanatorium in 1916
- Mississippi Tuberculosis Sanatorium was created during the 1916 legislative session for prevention and treatment of tuberculosis under the State Department of Health, with citizens of Magee donating 200 acres and the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad donating $2,000
- Dr. Henry Boswell took over as superintendent in 1917 and oversaw construction of hospital buildings with $25,000 in legislative funding; the first 12 patients were admitted on February 4, 1918, and a $1,000,000 appropriation later expanded capacity to 75 patients
- The facility operated as a self-contained community with a 623-acre working farm, recreational facilities, bakery, butcher shop, post office, and underground tunnels; was transferred to Ellisville State School in 1972 as tuberculosis cases declined and is now operated by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health
- Resolution directs presentation to the Director and staff of Boswell Regional Center, the State Board of Mental Health, and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Recognize the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of Boswell Regional Center.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/6/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules2/20/2018
Full Bill Text
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