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MS SR13
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lydia Chassaniol
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AI Summary
- Mississippi Senate formally recognizes Greg Harkins of Thomastown as the recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Craft
- Harkins is a Master Chairmaker with 50 years of experience creating heirloom-quality rocking chairs, with furniture in all 50 states and more than 35 countries
- His chairs have been presented to six Presidents, two Vice Presidents, Pope John Paul II, and numerous members of Congress, including a famous 1980 photograph with President and Mrs. Reagan at the Neshoba County Fair
- Harkins has served as a cultural ambassador for Mississippi, with his work displayed at the Mississippi Agricultural Museum, China exhibitions, the Mississippi Picnic in Central Park, and Mississippi Welcome Centers
- The 2026 Governor's Arts Awards ceremony is scheduled for February 12, 2026, at The Westin Jackson, presented by the Mississippi Arts Commission in partnership with the Governor's Office
Legislative Description
Recognize Master Craftsman Greg Harkins as recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Craft.
Last Action
Adopted
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/20/2026
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