Senate Resolution 37

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANE MOSS, CEO OF VIKING RANGE IN GREENWOOD AS THE INCOMING CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD FOR THE MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (MMA).

WHEREAS, Jane Moss, Chief Financial Officer of Viking Range, LLC in Greenwood, was named the Mississippi Manufacturers Association's (MMA) Chairwoman of the Board on October 19, 2022. This is the second year in a row, and the second time in MMA history, that a woman will serve in this position; and

WHEREAS, "It is an honor and a privilege to have been chosen by my peers to serve as Chair of the Mississippi Manufacturers Association for the upcoming year," Moss said. "During its 71-year history, MMA has been a united and clear voice of the industry and has worked tirelessly to strengthen the global competitiveness of Mississippi-based manufacturing"; and

WHEREAS, "Manufacturing provides job opportunities and economic growth to the people of Mississippi, and we are fortunate to have MMA as a resource that empowers manufacturers to grow and thrive here"; and

WHEREAS, Moss started with Viking Range as an Accounting Manager in 1994 and was named CFO in 2013. She attended both Mississippi State University and Delta State University and received her Bachelor's of Business Administration Degree from Mississippi State University in 1991, and Masters of Professional Accountancy Degree from Delta State University in 1998; and

WHEREAS, "Jane plays a vital role in our state's manufacturing industry and leads one of the biggest brands in Mississippi," said MMA President and CEO John McKay. "She brings a wealth of experience to this position and I look forward to working with her as we continue to address the challenges facing manufacturers"; and

WHEREAS, Moss's term is one year, and she replaces Pat Thomasson as Chairwoman of the Board. Thomasson is the CEO of the Thomasson Company in Philadelphia; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we offer our sincerest congratulations to a businesswoman who has brought honor to her family, her community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize Jane Moss, CFO of Viking Range, LLC in Greenwood, as the incoming Chairwoman of the Board for the Mississippi Manufacturers Association (MMA), and extend the best wishes of the Mississippi Senate to Jane and her associates on this auspicious occasion.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Jane Moss, forwarded to the Board of Directors of Viking Range and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.