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MS HR79
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Price Wallace
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Simpson County, Mississippi upon its bicentennial anniversary on July 4, 2024, marking 200 years since its founding on January 23, 1824
- Notes Simpson County was named after Josiah Simpson, a Pennsylvania settler and territorial judge who served as a delegate to Mississippi's Constitutional Convention
- Identifies Mendenhall as the county seat and lists other communities including Magee, D'Lo, Braxton, Pinola, Harrisville, Weathersby, Sanatorium and Westville
- Highlights the county's 589.2 square miles (34th largest in Mississippi) and current population of approximately 26,000, compared to 1,830 residents recorded in the 1830 Federal Census
- Directs copies of the resolution to be furnished to Simpson County Board of Supervisors and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Simpson County; commend upon its Bicentennial Celebration.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
4/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules3/19/2024
Full Bill Text
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