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Mississippi Senate recognizes Dr. Reed as first Mississippian to lead American Optometric Association
Summary
The Mississippi State Senate adopted a resolution honoring Dr. Reed as the first Mississippian elected president of the American Optometric Association. Senator Parker and other members praised Reed’s service; Reed addressed the chamber and thanked lawmakers.
The Mississippi State Senate passed a resolution recognizing Dr. Reed as the first Mississippian elected president of the American Optometric Association.
Senator Parker, who introduced and spoke in support of the measure, described Reed’s long service in optometry organizations and urged the chamber to approve the resolution. “He is the first Mississippian to be president of the American Optometric Association,” Parker said, recounting Reed’s years of work on association boards.
The resolution, presented by Senator Kirby, received final passage after the use of the morning roll call was requested and no objections were raised. Senators then invited Dr. Reed to the podium; Reed thanked the Senate for the recognition and for actions that, he said, had expanded the scope of optometric practice in Mississippi and helped other states follow the state’s example. “I just wanna say thank you so much for the recognition. I’m so proud to represent Mississippi,” Dr. Reed said.
The chamber’s action was a ceremonial resolution honoring Reed’s election as AOA president rather than legislation changing state policy. The resolution’s text congratulated Reed for the national post; the resolution number and any additional identifying details were not specified on the record.
After Reed’s brief remarks the Senate returned to its calendar and committee announcements.
