Bill Text: MS SC512 | 2017 | 1st Special Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognize legacy of leadership and service of Mary Houston, the first female Mayor of the Town of Potts Camp, Mississippi.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Failed) 2017-06-06 - Died On Calendar [SC512 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2017-SC512-Introduced.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2017 1st Extraordinary Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Stone
Senate Concurrent Resolution 512
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF MARY HOUSTON, THE FIRST FEMALE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF POTTS CAMP, MISSISSIPPI , AS SHE RETIRES FROM OFFICE.
WHEREAS, Potts Camp Mayor Mary Houston has announced that she will not seek re-election. She has been a wonderful example for public servants; and
WHEREAS, Mary Houston, the first female mayor of the Town of Potts Camp, began her service to the town as an Alderwoman in 2008. She began serving as Mayor in 2011 and was re-elected to the office in 2013; and
WHEREAS, her term as Alderwoman was not the first time she served in public of Marshall County. She has worked in several retail and public establishments in the county, including the Marshall County Chancery Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, Mary is known in part for her strong work ethic. Throughout her service to the town, she has maintained a full-time job. Still, she is present at town hall every afternoon before beginning work and involved in a number of events; and
WHEREAS, Mary and her husband James have three children, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is a member of Reid's Gift Baptist Church and is a graduate of Holly Springs High School; and it is with great pride that we commend this record of achievement and dedication to all citizens in Marshall County, Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby recognize the legacy of leadership and public service of Mary Houston, the first female mayor of the Town of Potts Camp, Mississippi, as she retires from office, and extend to Mary and her family our best wishes for future success
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Mayor Mary Houston, forwarded to the Potts Camp Board of Aldermen, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
