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MS SR138

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Salutes World War II Veteran John Wesley Henry of Canton, Mississippi on his 105th birthday (born September 30, 1919)
  • Henry enlisted in the U.S. military in 1942, served in Europe during World War II, and received an honorable discharge in 1945
  • After discharge, Henry married Catherine Griffin in 1947 and fathered 12 children, 95 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and 50 great-great-grandchildren
  • Henry worked at Presto Manufacturing, Canton Public Schools, and the City of Canton, and served as a Deacon at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church while singing with "The Canton Southernairs" for over 60 years
  • Resolution to be presented to John Wesley Henry and forwarded to Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Salute gallant service of World War II Veteran John Wesley Henry on his 105th Birthday.

Last Action

Adopted

4/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2025

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