MS HR55

Commends Ms. Verbia Cooper Harden for her outstanding career in radio broadcasting spanning over 50 years in Jackson, Mississippi.

Recognizes Ms. Harden's work as a radio personality on WKXI 107.5 F.M. under the professional names "Lady Vee," "6'3 Lady Vee," and the "Tall Lady of Soul."

Acknowledges her career progression from secretary at WOKJ to weekend announcer to full-time radio personality, and her creation of the "Morning Stretch" segment.

Notes her background as a Jim Hill High School basketball player on the 1966 State Championship team and her status as a Jackson native, mother of two, with 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Directs distribution of the resolution to Ms. Harden and members of the Capitol Press Corps.