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MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Browning, Hamilton, Burton

Senate Resolution 41

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MS. BOBBIE HARRELSON OF PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI, UPON HER INSTALLMENT AS WORTHY GRAND MATRON OF THE GRAND CHAPTER OF EASTERN STAR IN MISSISSIPPI.

WHEREAS, on April 21, 1999, Ms. Bobbie Harrelson of Pontotoc, Mississippi, was installed as Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star in Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, this position is the highest honor for the Eastern Star organization in the state; and

WHEREAS, the Eastern Star is a time-honored benevolent organization whose charitable and civic activities in Mississippi and across the nation are a matter of record; and

WHEREAS, Bobbie Harrelson has a long record of leadership in this organization: In 1996, she was elected Associate Grand Conductress of the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star; and in 1997, she was elected Grand Conductress of the chapter; then in 1998, she was elected Associate Worthy Grand Matron prior to her election in 1999 as Worthy Grand Matron; and

WHEREAS, in her role as Worthy Grand Matron, Bobbie has traveled to many states and Canada representing her home chapter, her state chapter, her county and her state; and

WHEREAS, the statewide Mississippi Session of the Eastern Star was held in Tupelo, Mississippi, from April 15-18, 2000, and she was recognized for her achievements during this session; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize the accomplishments of this dedicated citizen who has brought honor to the Order of the Eastern Star, Pontotoc County and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Ms. Bobbie Harrelson of Pontotoc, Mississippi, upon her installation as Worthy Grand Matron of the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star in Mississippi, and wish her continued success in her new responsibilities and future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Bobbie Harrelson and her family, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.