MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 2nd Extraordinary Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Michel, Butler, Clarke, Dearing, Fillingane, Harden, Horhn, Hyde-Smith, Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd), King, Lee (35th), McDaniel, Montgomery, Ward, Watson

Senate Concurrent Resolution 506

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JACKSON BANKER, WORLD WAR II VETERAN AND COMMUNITY LEADER HERMAN HINES, AND EXPRESSING THE SYMPATHY OF THE LEGISLATURE.

     WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi joins colleagues and friends in mourning the death of James Herman Hines, 95, respected banker, philanthropist and community leader in the Capital City, who passed away on May 10, 2010; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Hines was born on September 8, 1914, in Jackson, Mississippi, one of eight children of the late Hulon Hunter and Odom Hines.  He graduated from Central High School in 1932.  After high school, he went to work for Morris Ice Company and in 1936 joined the staff of Deposit Guaranty Bank and Trust Company as a clerk and part-time runner.  In 1942, he joined the United States Army, and attended Military Officer's Candidate School at Fort Lee, Virginia.  He served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and was honorably discharged from the Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel; and

     WHEREAS, after his military service he returned to Jackson in 1946 and rejoined the staff of Deposit Guaranty.  He remained with the bank through 1979 and retired as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.  During his career, he attended the Louisiana University School of Banking, the Jackson School of Law, and the Harvard Advanced Management Program.  He also received an Honorary Master's of Law Degree from Mississippi College Law School, an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Tougaloo College, and an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws from Millsaps College; and

     WHEREAS, after retiring from Deposit Guaranty, he attended Millsaps College and Oxford University in Oxford, England.  Following his retirement, he continued a daily trip to his bank office and assisted the bank and bank customers until he closed his office in 2010.  He was well known throughout the banking industry as an outstanding, decisive banker and an epitome of integrity.  He was an original member of the Deposit Guaranty Bank and Trust Company's 25-year Club.  He was a great motivator to many young bank employees as well as others outside the bank; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Hines served the community in many ways.  His office upon retirement reflected many plaques of recognition of his service, such as recognition from the Dominican Sisters and St. Dominic Hospital for 55 years of dedicated service, recognition from Piney Woods Country Life School as a longtime member of the Board of Trustees, recognition from Jackson State University as a member of the 2nd Century Club of Jackson State University, recognition as President and Founding Board Member of the Mississippi Higher Education Assistance Corporation, recognition for serving on the Board of Trustees of Millsaps College, and recognition from Mississippi Ballet International for service as a member of the Executive Committee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees.  He received the Exchange Club's Golden Deed Award and the Episcopal Foundations' Mississippi Humanitarian Award.  He also served as Chairman of the United Way, member of the Jackson Chamber of Commerce, President of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Heart Association, Chairman of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, member of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank of Lexington, and member of the Board of Directors of Entergy.  He was also recognized for his service to Mississippi Baptist Hospital, United Negro College Fund, French Camp, YMCA/YWCA, the American Red Cross Association, the American Cancer Society, the Jackson Bi-Racial Committee to end segregation in the Jackson Public Schools, and Mississippi's Foundation of Independent Colleges.  He was a very successful fund-raiser for many worthy causes.  Mississippi Blood Services is naming the Executive Board Room in their new facility the J. Herman Hines Executive Board Room as a legacy to his leadership and service to his community; and

     WHEREAS, he was a founding member of St. James' Episcopal Church and served as Treasurer of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi for 42 years, and sang in the church choir; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Hines was a primary member of the Capital Luncheon Club, was a founding member of the North Jackson Kiwanis Club and was a life member of Kiwanis International.  He was also a longtime member of the Country Club of Jackson; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Hines was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Hamilton Hines; and his second wife, Bess Shirley Hines.  Survivors include three daughters, Martha Hines Botts and her husband Will, Linda Hines Broadus and her husband Andy, and Julie Hines Mabus; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Hines Allen and Debby Hines Eickoff; and

     WHEREAS, Herman Hines led a good, full life.  It was a life that enriched this state and community and is an example of true success, not just in banking, but in the things in life that truly count.  His wisdom was sought by business people, politicians and all who knew and respected him.  He will be missed:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend the life and legacy of Jackson banker, World War II Veteran and outstanding community leader James Herman Hines, and express to his surviving family the sympathy of the Legislature on his passing.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the surviving family of Herman Hines and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.