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MS HR81

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the life and legacy of former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr., who passed away on March 4, 2025
  • Recognizes Clark as the first African American elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives in 1967 and the first African American to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore in 1992
  • Acknowledges his 36-year legislative career including service as first African American House Education Committee Chairman in 1977 and his role in major education reform legislation
  • Commends his community service including founding or organizing antipoverty programs, housing initiatives, and the Holmes County 21st Century Commission
  • Extends deepest sympathy to his family and directs distribution of the resolution to his family and press corps

Legislative Description

Honorable Robert George Clark, Jr.; commend life and distinguished public service career upon his passing.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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