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MS SC548

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Seymour

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the Mississippi Legislature's deepest sympathy to the family of former State Senator and Secretary of the Senate George P. Smith, who passed away on August 22, 2021, at age 86

  • George P. Smith served as State Senator for District 48 from 1980-1988 and as Secretary of the Senate from 2000-2004

  • Smith dedicated his life to public service in numerous roles including Gulfport Motorcycle Police, Alcoholic Beverage Control Agent, Assistant Sheriff of Harrison County, Harrison County Youth Court Administrator, Tourism Director for Harrison County and the State of Mississippi, and Alderman in Wiggins

  • Smith enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952 and served in Guam during the Korean War, later graduating from Perkinston College and William Carey in Gulfport

  • Resolution to be presented to Smith's surviving family and forwarded to the Board of Aldermen of Wiggins, Mississippi

Legislative Description

Mourn the passing of former Senator George Smith of Wiggins, Mississippi, and commend his public and charitable service.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/17/2022
Rules2/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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