MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Robinson (63rd), Evans

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. CHARLIE KNOTT, JR., FOR BEING AN OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF THE CITY OF JACKSON AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

WHEREAS, Mr. Charlie Knott, Jr., a native of Pocahontas, Mississippi, has been an outstanding citizen of the City of Jackson and the State of Mississippi; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Knott moved to Jackson in 1925, where he met and later married his wife, the former Josie Lee Miller, to which five children were born and three children adopted; and

WHEREAS, having helped his father as a child on the farm, Mr. Knott became a farmer raising cotton and corn for many years, living on the Freeman Gale Farm for 44 years, where he raised his family; and

WHEREAS, in 1941, Mr. Knott began working for Barnes Brothers Nursery and retired from there at age 62; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Knott has been an active member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Pocahontas, Mississippi, for over 60 years, having served as President of the Usher Board, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Crown Deacon and Chairman of the Deacon Board; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Knott has been lovingly supported in all his endeavors by his wife, Josie; his children; 46 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to recognize and commend outstanding Mississippians such as Mr. Knott, who is an inspiration to his family, friends and community:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend Mr. Charlie Knott, Jr., for being an outstanding citizen of the City of Jackson and the State of Mississippi and extend our heartiest wishes for success in all his future endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Charlie Knott, Jr., and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.