MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Horne, Bowles, Peranich, Howell

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF BILLY DOUGLAS LANCASTER AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.

WHEREAS, Billy Douglas Lancaster departed this life on November 3, 2000, causing a great loss to his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lancaster, son of Bob and Hettie Lancaster, was born in the Calvary Community of Carroll County on December 1, 1933; and

WHEREAS, after graduating from Binford High School, Mr. Lancaster attended Mississippi State University, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lancaster was a loyal patriot as he served his country in the United States Army after graduating from college; and

WHEREAS, an active member of his community, Mr. Lancaster was involved with numerous organizations and clubs including a member of the Rotary Club, a Paul Harris Fellow, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Immanuel Church, member of Woodman of the World, a Mason, a Shriner, a former member of the Board of Directors of the Mississippi State Road Builders Association and former co-owner of Bob Lancaster Landscape Contractors; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lancaster was a very active member of Moore Memorial United Methodist Church as a member of the M.L. Branch Sunday School Class and the church choir; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lancaster was a former Mississippi State Senator and a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, serving the citizens of his district as well as the entire State of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lancaster's congenial nature, constructive attitude and forthright manner had a positive influence on all those who had the pleasure of working with this highly respected former state legislator; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Lancaster is survived by his lovely wife, Jacqueline Tabor Lancaster; two daughters, Missy and Lynn; and three grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and pay special tribute to such an outstanding Mississippian as Billy Douglas Lancaster, for his contributions on behalf of the people of the State of Mississippi during his long and distinguished career in public service:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend the life and accomplishments of Mr. Billy Douglas Lancaster 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. Billy Douglas Lancaster and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.