Mississippi HR 152: Lisa McGhee Davis; commend esteemed career with the Mississippi House of Representatives upon the occasion of her retirement.

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To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2024

By: Representative Hulum

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 152

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ESTEEMED CAREER AND PUBLIC 1
SERVICE OF MRS. LISA MCGHEE DAVIS RENDERED TO THE CITIZENS OF 2
MISSISSIPPI AS DEPUTY CLERK FOR THE MISSISSIPPI HOUSE OF 3
REPRESENTATIVES, AND CONGRATULATING HER UPON THE OCCASION OF HER 4
RETIREMENT. 5
WHEREAS, after more than three decades in full-time capacity 6
providing dedicated and zealous service to the Mississippi House 7
of Representatives and the entire constituency of the 122 elected 8
members which comprise the House's body, Mrs. Lisa McGhee Davis 9
submitted her notice of retirement from public service as Deputy 10
Clerk for the House of Representatives, on June 30, 2023, where 11
she became a synonymous fixture associated with the legislative 12
activity on the West Wing of the Mississippi State Capitol's third 13
floor; and 14
WHEREAS, a stellar employee and a proven invaluable asset to 15
the House's systems of operation and functionality, Lisa's 16
exceptional performance afforded her the opportunity to be 17
meritoriously promoted, and her consistency never waivered from 18
the date of her initial hire until her decision to conclude her 19

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prestigious legislative career with 31 years of extraordinary 20
service, and earning the esteemed reputation of being the "voice 21
of the House"; and 22
WHEREAS, her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering 23
commitment to excellence evidenced themselves to be instrumental 24
in navigating the complexities of legislative processes, 25
positioning her with a unique opportunity and distinguished 26
privilege of witnessing the evolution of state history unfold in 27
the shape of policy formulated by legislators, future governors, 28
other statewide elected officials, congressmen and those who have 29
transitioned from legislative careers to municipal leadership, 30
state and federal judiciary membership, as well as statewide 31
offices from auditor to Governor, as well as national 32
ambassadorships and officeholders; and 33
WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, Lisa spearheaded numerous 34
initiatives aimed at modernizing and improving the efficiency of 35
legislative operations, from the implementation of electronic 36
voting systems to the introduction of electronic bill readers, her 37
forward-thinking approach revolutionized how business was 38
conducted in the House, paving the way for smoother and more 39
transparent proceedings; and 40
WHEREAS, Lisa's impact transcended the boundaries of the 41
Mississippi Capitol, as she actively participated in various 42
committees and organizations at both the state and national 43
levels, assuming leadership roles on the Executive Committee of 44

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the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and 45
chairmanship of the National Black Legislative Staff Leadership 46
Council (NBLSLC), which underscored her influence and advocacy on 47
critical issues facing Mississippians and the nation as a whole; 48
and 49
WHEREAS, her zealous advocacy for the advancement of sound 50
policies that positively affected the implementation, efficiency 51
and effectiveness of programs and incentives for legislators and 52
staff alike, as well as the diligent efforts devoted to her real 53
estate career, have afforded her the privilege of holding 54
positions within numerous organizations, including: leadership 55
roles within the American Society of Legislative Clerks and 56
Secretaries (ASLCS) as Support Staff Chair and Vice Chair; 57
leadership roles within the National Black Caucus of State 58
Legislators (NBCSL); service on the Legislative Staff Coordinating 59
Committee of NCSL; as a board member of the United Resources 60
Services of Mississippi and the You Can Do It Center; member of 61
the National Association of Realtors and the Mississippi 62
Association of Realtors; and as president of the National 63
Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB); and 64
WHEREAS, not to have a life with complete dimension and total 65
fulfillment, Lisa discovered an ever abounding love when she met 66
her soul mate, Ted Davis, which was solidified within the holy 67
bonds and sacred covenant of marriage, in a romance that further 68
expounded upon the tenets of love, generosity and selflessness 69

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shared between their three sons, Montrel McClenton, Branson Davis 70
and Bradley Davis, and six grandchildren, each of whom have 71
provided unwavering support, encouragement, and served her 72
immediate source of inspiration for the pursuit of excellence 73
throughout her illustrious career; and 74
WHEREAS, upon retiring from her role as Deputy Clerk, Lisa 75
embarked on a new chapter in h