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MS SC568

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Robert Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Dr. James Oliver as the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine
  • Honors his 40-year medical career as a Board Certified cardiologist and internal medicine physician in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
  • Notes his professional accomplishments including directorship of Coronary Care Unit at Howard University Hospital (1976-1983), Assistant Professor at Howard University School of Medicine, and Chairman of Department of Medicine at Providence Hospital
  • Documents his education including Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mississippi Valley State University (1963) and Doctor of Medicine from University of Mississippi (1972)
  • Directs resolution be presented to Dr. Oliver, the University of Mississippi School of Medicine Dean, and Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning

Legislative Description

Recognize legacy of Dr. James Oliver, M.D., as the first African American to graduate from University of Mississippi School of Medicine.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/17/2022
Rules3/8/2022

Full Bill Text

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