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MS HR117

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Angela Cockerham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends retired Major General Augustus Leon Collins on his induction into the Jackson State University Army ROTC Hall of Fame during the program's 50th anniversary ceremony on March 21, 2019
  • Collins is the first African American to attain the rank of General in Mississippi National Guard history, promoted to Brigadier General in 2005 after serving over 35 years in the U.S. Army and Mississippi National Guard
  • Holds degrees including a bachelor's in business administration from University of Mississippi, MBA from Jackson State University, and master's in strategic studies from U.S. Army War College
  • Served as adjutant general of Mississippi National Guard and Air National Guard for five years before retiring in 2016, and currently serves as CEO of MINACT, Inc.
  • Directs the House of Representatives to provide copies of the resolution to Major General Collins and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Retired Major General Augustus Leon Collins; commend upon induction into Jackson State University Hall of Fame.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/20/2019

Full Bill Text

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