MS SC625

Recognizes Chip Morgan's 44-year career with Delta Council, including 39 years as Executive Vice President, upon his retirement at the end of 2019

Credits Morgan with advancing the Delta's 18-county region in agriculture, transportation, higher education, river management, tourism, literacy, and health care

Highlights major accomplishments including the State Four-Lane Highway System (approved 1987), Mississippi River Bridge in Greenville, Delta Health Alliance, and Mississippi National Heritage Area

Notes Morgan received an Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree from Delta State University in 2013 for his significant contributions to higher education and society

Directs that the resolution be presented to Morgan, forwarded to Delta Council, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps