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MS SR21
Resolution
AI Summary
- Extends Mississippi Senate recognition to Dr. Ann Fisher-Wirth as the 2023 Governor's Arts Award recipient for Excellence in Literature and Poetry
- Dr. Fisher-Wirth is an accomplished writer, poet, and educator who taught at the University of Mississippi for 33 years and has published six books of poetry and numerous scholarly works
- Her recognition includes international accomplishments such as Fulbright lectureships to Switzerland and Sweden, serving as 2017 Anne Spencer Poet in Residence at Randolph College, and winning multiple poetry awards including the Rita Dove Poetry Award
- Fisher-Wirth has contributed to community causes through teaching poetry to incarcerated men at Parchman Penitentiary and leading the university's Environmental Studies minor program
- Resolution directs that this recognition be presented to Dr. Fisher-Wirth at the Governor's Arts Awards presentation and made available to Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Recognize Dr. Ann Fisher-Wirth as the recipient of the 2023 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Literature & Poetry.
Last Action
Adopted
2/2/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules1/31/2023
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