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MS HR63

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/9/2022

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends the life, legacy, and contributions of Dr. Dorothy "Dot" J. Benford, who passed away on December 22, 2021, at age 79
  • Recognizes Dr. Benford's educational career as a teacher in Jackson Public Schools (Blackburn Junior High and Jim Hill High School) and as a professor of political science, American government, and history at Mary Holmes Junior College
  • Acknowledges her service as curator of history for the Manship House and the Old Capitol Museum, and her operation of The Grace Personal Care and Independent Living Center
  • Honors her community activism and longtime membership in the Democratic Party and NAACP
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Dr. Benford's family and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Dr. Dorothy "Dot" J. Benford; commend the life, legacy and contributions upon her passing.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/7/2022

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