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MS HR82

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jeramey Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mourns the death of Mr. Ira S. Polk, Jr., former mayor of Moss Point, Mississippi, who passed away on March 4, 2019
  • Commemorates Mr. Polk's service as a lifelong Moss Point resident, U.S. Army surgical technician, science teacher, coach, and 24-year coating chemist at Ingalls Shipbuilding
  • Recognizes Mr. Polk's tenure as mayor beginning in 1993, during which he facilitated construction of the Pelican Landing Convention Center, established the Vietnam Memorial Bridge, created the annual Fall de Rah Festival, and secured a three percent hotel tax for city revenue
  • Acknowledges Mr. Polk's memberships in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, NAACP, SCLC, and service on the Singing River Hospital Board and Moss Point School Board
  • Expresses deepest sympathy to Mr. Polk's wife Bessie, children, grandchildren, and other family members and friends

Legislative Description

Ira S. Polk, Jr.; mourn the loss and commemorate the life and legacy of upon his passing.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/20/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/13/2019

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