MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Rayborn, Stogner, Furniss, Frazier, Little

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT VINCE FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED AND INFLUENTIAL SERVICE TO THE MISSISSIPPI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

WHEREAS, Representative Robert Vince of Sandy Hook, Mississippi, has chosen not to seek reelection to the Mississippi House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, his decision brings to a conclusion 20 years of dedicated service to the people of the Ninety-ninth House District and to the citizens of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, Representative Vince continuously served in the House of Representatives from 1980, providing the citizens of Marion and Walthall Counties with decisive leadership and commitment to the principles of excellence; and

WHEREAS, Representative Vince's proven ability was recognized when he was appointed Chairman of the Ethics Committee (1996-2000); and member of the Appropriations, Education, Military Affairs, Transportation, Congressional Redistricting and Legislative Reapportionment Committees (1996-2000); and

WHEREAS, he has been closely involved in many significant bills which were considered during his term; and

WHEREAS, Representative Robert Vince was born on December 9, 1930; and

WHEREAS, he is married to the former Mary Breland, and they have two children, Kim and Melody, and four grandchildren, Brandi, Lisa, Kristin and Bo; and

WHEREAS, he is well known for his integrity, common sense and good nature, all of which will be missed by his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, Representative Robert Vince has distinguished himself as a highly respected legislator and has served in a manner which will be an exceptional model for his successors to emulate; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Legislature to commend the exemplary service of the citizens of this state:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE, That we do hereby commend the distinguished service of Representative Robert Vince in the Mississippi House of Representatives, and we wish him success and prosperity in his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Representative Vince and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.