MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2022 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Horhn, Blackmon, Butler (36th), Jackson (11th), Norwood, Butler (38th), Frazier, Thomas, Simmons (12th), Barnett, Jordan, Simmons (13th)
A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND COMMENDING THE CIVIC SERVICE OF MARVIN HOGAN OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, WHO WAS A RESPECTED TEACHER, COACH, FOUNDER OF FRIENDS OF CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI, AND LEADER OF MICRO ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND EXTENDING THE CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE TO HIS SURVIVING FAMILY.
WHEREAS, it is with great sadness that we note the passing of mentor, coach, civic and business leader, Marvin Hogan, of Jackson, Mississippi, on November 6, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Hogan was born to Nina Murphy Hogan and Willie Hogan in Waynesboro, Mississippi, on August 29, 1938; and
WHEREAS, growing up in a Christian home, faith was central to how Marvin lived his life. He joined Saint Luke Baptist Church in Waynesboro, Mississippi, as a young child and remained active in the church until he moved away for college. When he moved to Jackson, Mississippi, he joined Mt. Helm Baptist Church and served as a deacon under the leadership of Dr. T.B. Brown. He later joined Koinonia Baptist Church in Clinton, Mississippi, and served as a deacon under the leadership of Reverend Walter Bowie. After the passing of Reverend Bowie, Marvin rejoined Mt. Helm under the leadership of Dr. C.J. Rhodes and remained an active member, connecting virtually during the pandemic until his passing; and
WHEREAS, as the son of a school teacher, education was always an important part of Marvin's personal growth and development. He received his elementary and secondary education in Wayne County, Mississippi, and graduated from Riverview High School. He began his college education at Tougaloo College with the support of a football scholarship, but during his first year, the college's football program was discontinued. Without scholarship aid, the cost of college was beyond Marvin's reach, and he transferred to Rust College where he completed his undergraduate education. He later studied management at Texas Tech University and completed his graduate education at UCLA's John E. Anderson School of Management; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Hogan began his professional career as a history teacher and head football coach at Rosa Scott School under the tutelage of the principal Dr. H.T. Drake. After several years, Marvin joined the teaching and coaching staff at Coahoma Community College in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It was during this phase of his work that his father summoned him to Jackson, Mississippi, to help establish what is now Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc (FCM). He served as the CEO/Executive Director for 53 years before he retired on March 31, 2020, after developing FCM into an award-winning program with unparalleled national recognition; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Marvin Hogan used his ladder of influence to stimulate community growth in minority businesses by opening doors of opportunity for many aspiring entrepreneurs. In 1994, he established the Self Sufficiency/Empowerment and Micro Enterprise Development Project and assisted in developing nearly 300 small businesses in the 15 counties in which FCM operated. His visionary leadership guided FCM to become a Small Business Administration Non-Profit Micro-Loan Intermediary Leader for the State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, after his coaching career ended, he became a football and basketball referee, with the GCAC (Gulf Coast Athletic Conference) and SWAC (South Western Athletic Conference). This was a vocation he enjoyed for more than 30 years. He approached his role as a referee with a sense of commitment, discipline, accountability, civility and control while on the court. Among his greatest rewards as a supervising official and referee was the opportunity to bring other individuals into this arena, which had not been open historically to African Americans or women; and
WHEREAS, Marvin Hogan was loved and cherished by many people, including his wife of 50 years, Beverly Wade Hogan; sons, Maurice DeShay Hogan and Marcellus Wade Hogan (Latoya); grandchildren: Marsei DeShay Hogan, Emani DeShay Hogan, Liyah Marcella Hogan, Laila Young, Tai Micah Hogan, London Paige Hogan, Messiah Hogan and Maverick Hogan; great-grandson, Semar DeShay Hogan; brother, Clarence Hogan (Mary); sisters-in-law: Shirley Hogan, Effie Wade Washington and Florene Wade; brothers-in-law, W.D. Wade and Johnny Crisler; goddaughter, Sylvia Lyna Turner; godson, Ron McNair (Tammy); several nieces and nephews; and legions of friends across the globe:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby celebrate the life and commend the civic service of Marvin Hogan of Jackson, Mississippi, who was a respected teacher, coach, co-founder of Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc., and leader of Micro Enterprise Development Project, and extend the condolences of the Senate to his surviving family.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the surviving family of Marvin Hogan, forwarded to the Board of Directors of Friends of Children of Mississippi, Inc., and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.