MS HR32

Commends Jerry St. Pe' for his distinguished career and leadership as a founding member and Vice Chairman of the Jackson County Economic Development Foundation (JCEDF), where he has served on the board since 1977

Recognizes his role in the 1967 Ingalls Shipbuilding and State of Mississippi partnership that built the first new American shipyard since World War II in Jackson County

Honors his professional career at Ingalls Shipbuilding, rising from public relations staff in 1961 to President in 1985 and Corporate Executive Vice-President of Litton Industries in 1998, overseeing a $2 billion enterprise with 18,000 employees

Acknowledges his leadership in the 2002 Partners in Progress capital campaign that raised $6 million for economic development and his contributions to attracting major businesses including Northrop Grumman, Gulf LNG, and Rolls Royce Naval Marine to Jackson County

Notes his recognition as a 1996 Mississippi Business Hall of Fame Laureate, recipient of the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Award, and service as Chairman of the Mississippi Gaming Commission for eight years