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MS SC513
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Charles Younger
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the Bicentennial Celebration of Franklin Academy in Columbus, Mississippi on February 12, 2021, as the first public school in Mississippi, chartered in 1821
- Documents the school's history including its original frame building, two brick structures built in 1835 for male and female departments, and Civil War occupation by United States soldiers
- Notes the current brick Colonial Revival building was constructed between December 1, 1938 and December 1, 1939 at a total cost of $260,154.00, with a $117,000.00 grant from the Public Works Administration approved September 26, 1938
- Celebration includes student readings of school history, choral selections, singing "Happy Birthday," cake cutting, and displays of yearbooks, photographs, and newspaper clippings
- Resolution to be presented to Franklin Academy Principal Kennetra Smith and forwarded to the Columbus Municipal School District, Board of Trustees, State Board of Education, and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Recognize the Bicentennial Celebration of Franklin Academy in Columbus, the first public school in Mississippi.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/24/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules1/8/2021
Full Bill Text
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