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MS SC510
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Chassaniol
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AI Summary
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Mourns the passing of Luster Bayless of Ruleville, Mississippi, who died on February 11, 2022, at age 84, and commends his life and public contributions.
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Recognizes Bayless's career as a legendary costumer who worked on 15 films with John Wayne, including True Grit, Rio Bravo, and The Shootist, and on major Hollywood productions at Disney, MGM, Warner Bros., and Universal.
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Honors Bayless's founding of United American Costume Corporation in 1977, which grew from a 10x10 storage space to over 125,000 square feet of wardrobe spanning from 1750 to present day.
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Acknowledges Bayless's commitment to his Mississippi roots, including purchasing an estate near the Macabee Plantation where he worked as a child and establishing a museum, restaurant, and retail store in Ruleville displaying Hollywood memorabilia.
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Expresses the Legislature's sympathy to Bayless's surviving family, including daughters Christy and Diana, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Legislative Description
Mourn the loss and commend the life of Luster Bayless, legendary Costumer to John Wayne.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/12/2024