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HONORING REPRESENTATIVE GARY STAPLES
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HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 19, 2021
Mr. PALAZZO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Gary Staples who passed away on January 2, 2021 at the age of 80. I send my condolences and prayers to Mr. Staples' family and friends.
Born and raised in Laurel Mississippi, he attended the University of Southern Mississippi and Jones County Junior College.
Representative Staples served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the 88th District. Mr. Staples was loved and respected by his constituents, family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
From serving Mississippi's 88th District for 17 years, he has left behind a legacy of commitment to the State of Mississippi for us to remember him by.
Although we are sad to hear of his passing, we take comfort in his example of a life well lived and the legacy he leaves behind. On behalf of the 4th Congressional District of Mississippi, we honor the memory of Representative Gary Staples, a loving husband, father, man of God, and dedicated civil servant.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 67
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