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MS SC571
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Chassaniol
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AI Summary
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Pays tribute to Weston Hampton "Birdie" Birdsong, Jr., who passed away on May 23, 2020, at age 89, recognizing his service as a Mississippi Highway Patrolman and Grenada County Sheriff
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Birdsong served 31 years in the Mississippi Highway Patrol (1955-1986) as a Trooper, Sergeant, and Lieutenant, and was elected Sheriff of Grenada County in 1987, serving two terms
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Received Patrolman of the Year award in 1973 after risking his life to save an accident victim, along with the Mississippian Award and Governor's Outstanding Mississippian Award
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Previously served four years in the United States Air Force with Korean War service, attaining the rank of Sergeant
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Extends legislative condolences to Birdsong's surviving family and directs the resolution be presented to his family, the Commissioner of Public Safety, and the Grenada Board of Supervisors
Legislative Description
Paying tribute to the memory of veteran Mississippi Highway Patrolman and Sheriff Weston Hampton Birdsong, Jr., of Grenada.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
6/25/2020