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MS SR65

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bart Williams

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Rockford (Rocky) Wayne Vaughan of Ackerman, Mississippi, for designing the new Mississippi State Flag that was adopted in 2021

  • Vaughan submitted his flag design to Governor Tate Reeves' flag commission in June 2020, and Mississippi voters approved it on November 3, 2020

  • The flag features a magnolia blossom in the center surrounded by gold and red vertical stripes on a dark blue background, with a circle of stars and the phrase "In God We Trust"

  • Vaughan is a graphic designer who studied at Mississippi State University and has designed for multiple brands before creating the state flag

  • Directs the resolution be presented to Vaughan and his family, forwarded to the Choctaw County Economic Development District, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize contributions of Rocky Vaughan of Ackerman, Mississippi, in designing the new Mississippi State Flag.

Last Action

Adopted

4/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules4/3/2024

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