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MS HR122

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Dr. Thomas Dobbs for his service as Mississippi State Health Officer, particularly for leading the state through the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Dr. Dobbs announced his resignation effective end of July 2022 after serving as State Health Officer since December 2018

  • Recognizes his extensive medical background including degrees from Emory University and University of Alabama at Birmingham, board certification in internal medicine and infectious diseases, and prior roles as State Epidemiologist (2012-2016) and District Health Officer

  • Acknowledges his leadership during the COVID-19 crisis beginning in March 2020, managing overwhelmed hospitals, developing response plans, and serving as the state's consistent public health voice

  • Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Dr. Dobbs, the State Department of Health, and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Dr. Thomas Dobbs; commend for his service to Mississippi during his time as State Health Officer.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/29/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/26/2022

Full Bill Text

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