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MS HR74

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Scoggin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Mark Thornton, Editor-in-Chief of the Laurel Leader-Call, upon his retirement on March 5, 2025, after nearly two decades of service
  • Recognizes Thornton's awards including General Excellence from the Mississippi Press Association, multiple first-place Better Newspaper Contest awards, and the Bill Minor Prize for General News Reporting
  • Honors his commitment to investigative journalism, mentorship of aspiring journalists, and advocacy for responsible journalism and a free press
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Thornton, the Laurel Leader-Call, and members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Mark Thornton; commend service to the Laurel Leader-Call upon the occasion of his retirement.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/3/2025

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