MS SC637

Recognizes Dr. Claude Brunson's contributions to healthcare in Mississippi upon his retirement from positions as Senior Advisor for External Affairs to the Vice-Chancellor at University of Mississippi Medical Center and Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at UMMC.

Acknowledges Dr. Brunson's extensive career including service as Chief of Staff at UMMC (2001-2002), President of Mississippi Medical and Surgical Association (2009-2011), and President of Mississippi State Medical Association (2014-2015).

Documents Dr. Brunson's leadership roles including Professor and Chairman of the Department of Anesthesiology at University of Mississippi School of Medicine (2003-2009) and Board membership in the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Honors Dr. Brunson's community involvement through roles with the Central Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation, 100 Black Men of Jackson, and various state boards including the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure and Governor's Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Abuse.

Commends Dr. Brunson's transition to Executive Director of the Mississippi State Medical Association and directs that the resolution be presented to him and forwarded to relevant state officials.