House Resolution 76

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE 2017-2018 RETIREES OF MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY FOR NUMEROUS YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE.

WHEREAS, a number of treasured employees of Mississippi Valley State University have announced their plans to retire during the 2017-2018 school year, including: Bridget Barnes-Hullaby, 7 years of service; Joseph Broadnax, 14 years of service; Professor Larry Chappell, 30 years of service; David Clay, 22 years of service; Gladys Fant, 14 years of service; Robert Fitzpatrick, 1 year of service; Gladys Flaggs, 9 years of service; Barbara Gosa, 17 years of service; Dorothy Hart, 12 years of service; J.B. Kirk, 3 years of service; George Lucas, 24 years of service; Billy Scott, 31 years of service; Delorese Poindexter, 14 years of service; Professor Anil Sharma, 31 years of service; Ernest Simpson, 15 years of service; Professor Solomon Terfa, 13 years of service; Professor Dorothy Vaughn, 31 years of service; Percy Washington, 15 years of service; Wanda Young, 37 years of service; and Willie Young, 4 years of service; and

WHEREAS, throughout their years of service to Mississippi Valley State University, these retirees have contributed countless hours and a combined total of 344 years of experience fulfilling the duties and obligations associated with their various positions; and

WHEREAS, these retirees are responsible for preparing and grooming an entire generation of future doctors, lawyers, nurses, politicians, teachers, leaders and other role models to face the challenges and victories that the future holds in store for our great nation; and

WHEREAS, through tireless dedication and loving patience these retirees have made Mississippi a greater state by educating our children to become productive, responsible citizens and ensuring that the university as a whole is operating successfully; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of this fine state owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to the retired employees of Mississippi Valley State University as they move to the lighter days of their awaited retirement; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and commend excellence, especially when evidenced by people who have dedicated so many years of their lives to developing and cultivating the minds and spirits of the many students with whom they have come in contact with during their illustrious careers:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the 2017-2018 retirees of Mississippi Valley State University for numerous years of dedicated service and extend best wishes upon the lighter years of their retirement.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to each retiree named in this resolution and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.