MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Education

By: Representative Montgomery (15th) (By Request)

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE POEM ENTITLED, "SEE MISSISSIPPI," AS THE STATE POEM OF MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. The following poem, entitled "See Mississippi" and written by Avis Corley Porter, is hereby designated the state poem of Mississippi:

To Mississippi come along with me,

This vacation spot is the place to be.

Through the pages of history you can walk,

Of our rich heritage you'll hear talk.

There are lovely antebellum homes in our state,

The mansions were built before the Civil War date.

Take a relaxing cruise on an old steamboat,

The home of Jefferson Davis, another place to note.

In the national park walk among the trees,

Enjoy the scenery, feel the gentle breeze.

Hunting, fishing, boating, we have it all,

Come to Mississippi, you'll have a ball!

For delicious food that will just melt in your mouth,

There's no better place to find it, than here in the South.

We'd love to share our Magnolia state,

Vacation in Mississippi, you'll think it's great!

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.