Bill Text: MS HR135 | 2019 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Representative Preston E. Sullivan; commend for outstanding legislative career upon his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-25 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR135 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2019-HR135-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2019 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Huddleston
House Resolution 135
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE MOST HONORABLE AND DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM CHICKASAW, REPRESENTATIVE PRESTON E. SULLIVAN, FOR HIS ESTEEMED AND LAUDABLE LEGISLATIVE CAREER AND PUBLIC SERVICE UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WHEREAS, the honorable and distinguished Gentleman from Chickasaw, Representative Preston E. Sullivan, has announced his plans for retirement from the Mississippi House of Representatives at the conclusion of the 2016-2020 term of the Legislature, after tirelessly working on behalf of the citizens of Mississippi and House District 22, which encompasses Chickasaw County and part of Pontotoc County, marking a triumphant end to 16 years of legislative service in the hallowed halls of the Mississippi State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, before assuming his seat as the member of the House of Representatives from District 22 in 2004, Representative Sullivan, a 1965 graduate of Okolona High School, attended Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University, served six years in the Army National Guard, and was a member of the Board of Supervisors of Chickasaw County and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Okolona Municipal Separate School District; and
WHEREAS, upon his election to the House of Representatives in 2003, Preston E. Sullivan became the distinguished Gentleman from Chickasaw upon being sworn into office on the first day of his first legislative session in January 2004, and wasted no time requesting the legislation, amendments and reports that would help effectuate into law the ideologies and policy changes that his constituents had elected him to further; and
WHEREAS, Representative Sullivan's love and deeply felt respect for the Legislature as a sacred institution is innately apparent in his welcoming and authentically pleasant and cordial disposition, which have served as beacons of hope in pursuits to preserve and nurture the integrity of the body for all legislators who equally hold a lion's share in the stake of advancing the direction of the state's economic, educational and political climate; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a legislator, Representative Sullivan served as Chairman of the Agriculture Committee from 2012 until 2016, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee from 2008 until 2012 and Vice Chairman of the Rules Committee from 2006 until 2008, and he also served as a member of the Banking and Financial Services, Conservation and Water Resources, County Affairs, Energy, Forestry, Judiciary B, Legislative Budget, Oil, Gas and Other Minerals, Public Property and Transportation Committees; and
WHEREAS, not one to limit his community involvement to the Legislature, Representative Sullivan, a cattleman and farmer by profession, has always been active in his district and dedicated to improving the quality of life for all citizens, as evidenced by his service and affiliation as a member of the Mississippi Cattlemen's Association, the National Rifle Association, the Okolona Chamber of Commerce, Mississippi Farm Bureau, and the Masons; and
WHEREAS, the members of the House of Representatives will cherish the bond and common goals for the betterment of this great state shared with Representative Sullivan over the course of the past 16 years, and his impeccable service was unparalleled to the Mississippi Legislature and to the constituents of District 22; and
WHEREAS, Representative Sullivan has remained a phenomenal gentleman, grounded in his integrity, who seeks to improve the lives of others through positive example, hard work and the undeniable truths of the Word of God; and
WHEREAS, the service of Representative Sullivan would be without honor but for the continued support, encouragement and love of his family, who have endured the daunting struggles that accompany the life of an elected official, and much credit is also due to his loved ones who have sacrificed countless hours without him in order to allow him to fulfill his legislative obligations, including his wife of 50 years, Linda Buchanan Sullivan, children, Heath and Justin, and five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to honor the indelible legacy of remarkable service of our colleague and friend, Representative Preston E. Sullivan, who represented his district, this body and the people of this state with honor and intrepid dignity:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend the most honorable, distinguished Gentleman from Chickasaw, Representative Preston E. Sullivan for his esteemed and laudable legislative career and public service, and express fondest respect and best wishes for continued success in all of his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Representative Preston E. Sullivan and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
