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MS SR115
Resolution
AI Summary
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Mourns the passing of Joe Clay Hamilton, 95, of Meridian, Mississippi, who died on April 11, 2023, and extends sympathy from the Mississippi Senate to his family
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Hamilton served as a State Senator representing Lauderdale County for one term, as Lauderdale County Prosecutor for two terms, and as District Attorney for the 10th Judicial District for two years
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Served as Chairman of the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission and practiced law for more than 50 years after graduating from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1959
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Recognized as Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2010 by the Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association and received awards from the Mississippi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the NAACP for his legislative work on spousal abuse laws and equality legislation
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Served in the United States Army during World War II, stationed in the Pacific
Legislative Description
Mourn the loss and commend the life and public service of former Senator and District Attorney Joe Clay Hamilton of Meridian.
Last Action
Immediate Release
4/26/2024