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Updated: 5:04 PM Jan 1, 2009
Tommy Horne Dies
Meridian Retired longtime state representative Tommy Horne has died at the age of 72. Posted: 4:24 PM Dec 31, 2008Reporter: Wade Phillips Email Address: wade.phillips@wtok.com |
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Former State Representative Tommy Horne of Meridian died last night. He was 72 years old. Details of his death have not been made available.
The former representative for District 81, which included Lauderdale and Clarke Counties, was once one of the most powerful men in the Mississippi Legislature. He chaired the powerful House Rules Committee until his retirement in 2003. He was also a member of the PEER, Local and Private, Judiciary, and Ways and Means Committees.
State Senator Videt Carmichael of Meridian said his knowledge of how the Legislature worked was unparalleled. "He was a great leader, a mentor to me in a lot of respects, gave me a lot in my early beginnings, what I should do and shouldn't do," said Carmichael.
Horne's son, Steve, took his place in the Legislature, and has served there since 2004.
Arrangements for Horne are incomplete at this time.
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in response to curious in texas; I am actually quite curious as to what source your ASSumptions originate from??...Im just curious...Have some respect
Wasn't he a racist that was part of the infamous Mississippi Burning era and movie? Just wondering.
My prayers and love go out to the Horne family. Mr.Tommy was the finest person and an example of a true Representative. Someone who looked out for all the people. It is truly a blessing that his son, Steve was elected to fill his position. No one else could have filled his "fine shoes". God bless the Horne Family.
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