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MS HR19
Resolution
Status
Passed
1/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Manly Barton
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AI Summary
- Commends Mark McAndrews on his retirement as director of the Port of Pascagoula after 23 years of leadership at Mississippi's largest seaport
- Recognizes McAndrews' 40-year maritime career including his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Coast Guard merchant marine officer license, and retired Navy Reserve Captain status
- Credits McAndrews with implementing post-9/11 security protocols, developing the South Terminal facility, overseeing recovery from Hurricane Katrina damage exceeding $25 million, and managing tens of millions in Katrina Community Development Block Grant projects
- Acknowledges his role in securing the $20 million TIGER project for rail improvements at the Bayou Casotte facility and arranging U.S. Maritime Administration ship layberths at Singing River Island
- Recognizes his service on multiple port and maritime industry boards including past chairman of the Gulf Ports Association of the Americas and American Association of Port Authorities
Legislative Description
Mark McAndrews; commend upon his retirement as port director of Port of Pascagoula.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
1/25/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules1/16/2023
Full Bill Text
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