House Resolution 38

A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. PHIL PINSTEIN.

WHEREAS, it is written in Ecclesiastes 3:1 that "To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the Heaven," and as such, on September 26, 2023, the immaculate author and finisher of our soul's destiny summoned the mortal presence of dearly beloved, Mr. Phil Pinstein, to eternal rest, rendering great sorrow and loss to his family, friends and community; and

WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi and the City of Senatobia, Mississippi, lost a wonderful friend and a loving husband, father and grandfather with the passing of Mr. Pinstein, who was born on February 6, 1922, in Memphis, Tennessee, and there is now a hush in our hearts as we come together to pay our respects to the memory of one who has been called to join that innumerable heavenly caravan; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pinstein attended Snowden Elementary School and Central High School, where he played shortstop on the baseball team, and he continued his education when he pursued studies at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, and Miami University in Oxford, Ohio; and

WHEREAS, in 1944, Mr. Pinstein exchanged the vows of holy matrimony with the love of his life, Elizabeth Barrasso, and during their 57 years of wedded bliss together, they raised two wonderful children; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pinstein joined an elite fraternity of men and women when he enlisted in the United States Marines and underwent Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia, and he rose to the rank of United States Marine Corps Captain and was stationed in Maui, Hawaii; and

WHEREAS, in 1951, Mr. Pinstein opened Pinstein's Department Store, which was located on Main Street in Senatobia, Mississippi, and after relocating his family to that area in 1953, he quickly became a valued member of the community, as he was an active participant in the Senatobia Rotary Club for over 25 years and received the Paul Harris Fellow Award for his service and numerous contributions; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Pinstein was an unparalleled contributor to the growth and prosperity of the Senatobia community, as he played a key role in establishing Back Acres Country Club, initiated the Senatobia Little League Baseball organization, and was recognized for his tremendous support of the Senatobia High School sports teams when he threw out the first pitch at the opening of the Senatobia Sports Park on March 24, 2018; and

WHEREAS, after retiring in 1984, Mr. Pinstein embraced the lighter side and freedom of retirement by finding joy in playing golf, listening to music, dancing and traveling the world, but his most cherished memories were the ones he created by spending time with his family, including his two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, we encourage the family to find solace from the overwhelming sadness created by the earthly departure of their beloved family member in Revelation 21:4, wherein is recorded, "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away" and renewed in their faith that Mr. Pinstein fulfilled the commandment of II Timothy 4:7 by having "fought a good fight, finishing his course and keeping the faith until the hour of his departure was at hand"; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor the lives of fine Mississippians, especially those such as Mr. Phil Pinstein, a gracious man who loved his family, friends and community unconditionally, bringing glory and honor to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby mourn the loss and commemorate the life and legacy of Mr. Phil Pinstein, and express deepest sympathy to his family and friends upon his passing.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Mr. Phil Pinstein and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.