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Senate committee advises and consents to Terry Abbey for Stewardship Trust board
Summary
A Mississippi Senate committee voted to advise and consent to the nomination of Terry Lynn Abbey to the Stewardship Trust board after a confirmation hearing that included questions about his property ownership, hunting practices, and a dismissed court case.
A Mississippi Senate committee voted to advise and consent to the nomination of Terry Lynn Abbey to the Stewardship Trust board following a confirmation hearing that ranged from endorsements of his conservation work to questions about a past court filing and a reported aircraft incident.
Abbey, the nominee, told the committee he was "glad to be here and proud to . . . have the opportunity to serve on the . . . stewardship, committee board." He said he supports using Stewardship Trust funds to encourage outdoor recreation among young people, adding that any effort that gets children "off the couch into the outdoors" is worthwhile.
The committee hearing included multiple endorsements. Senator Wiley said he has followed the board's work and praised Abbey's commitment to introducing young hunters to the outdoors. Senator David Parks (referred to as Senator Parks in the transcript) said…
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