Bill Text: MS SC585 | 2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Mississippi Senate Concurrent Resolution 585 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognize Larry Gregory for appointment to Board of Directors of the American Gaming Association (AGA).

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-3)

Status: (Passed) 2016-03-08 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC585 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2016-SC585-Enrolled.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2016 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Chassaniol, Burton, Dearing, Fillingane, Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd), Kirby, Watson

Senate Concurrent Resolution 585

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION LARRY GREGORY FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO REPRESENT MISSISSIPPI ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AMERICAN GAMING ASSOCIATION (AGA).

WHEREAS, Larry Gregory helped lead South Mississippi's casinos back from the destruction of Hurricane Katrina as Executive Director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission and now he will represent Mississippi on the Board of Directors of the American Gaming Association (AGA) as it grapples with illegal gambling, fantasy sports betting and other issues; and

WHEREAS, Larry Gregory will bring a Mississippi perspective to the issues in the casino industry. He started in the industry in 1996 and since his retirement from the Gaming Commission, he has served as Executive Director of the Mississippi Gaming and Hospitality Association; and

WHEREAS, Allen Godfrey, current Executive Director of the Gaming Commission, stated, "I think it says a lot for the State of Mississippi for this appointment on the board, as a quality representative for our state"; and

WHEREAS, the American Gaming Association (AGA) is the premier national trade group representing the $240 Billion U.S. casino industry, which supports 1.7 million jobs in 40 states. AGA members include commercial and tribal casino operators, suppliers and other entitles affiliated with the gaming industry. It is the mission of the AGA to be the single most effective champion of the industry, relentlessly protecting against harmful and often misinformed public policies, and paving a path for growth, innovation and reinvestment; and

WHEREAS, Larry's effort will include robust research, aggressive communications and partnerships with a variety of voices, including gaming leaders, law enforcement officials, regulators, legislators and professional sports leagues; and it is with great pride that we commend the professional contributions of this Mississippi citizen who has brought honor to our state through this association:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby recognize former Executive Director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission Larry Gregory for his appointment to represent Mississippi on the Board of Directors of the American Gaming Association (AGA), and extend the best wishes of the Legislature to this industry as it paves a path for growth, innovation and reinvestment.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Larry Gregory, forwarded to the Board of Directors of the AGA and the Mississippi Gaming Commission, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.