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MS HC33
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Becky Currie
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AI Summary
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Commends James A. Barber for his 43-year career with the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER), including serving as Executive Director from July 1, 2015, to September 30, 2021
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Recognizes his educational background from the University of Southern Mississippi (B.A. 1976, MBA 1977) and career progression from Staff Analyst in April 1978 to Executive Director
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Highlights his national leadership roles with the National Conference of State Legislatures, including twice serving on the National Legislative Program Evaluation Society's Executive Committee and as Chair in 2000 and 2009
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Notes that under his directorship, PEER issued 70 committee reports, 531 legislative assistance memorandums, and 318 background checks, including research supporting the "Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law" adopted in 2018
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Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Mr. Barber and members of the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
James A. Barber; commend service as Executive Director of PEER upon his retirement.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/15/2022