On the recordDecember 2, 2011
Mississippi experienced a great loss this week with the death of Governor Bill Waller. He served as our Governor from 1972 to 1976, and he provided steady leadership during tumultuous times in our State. He believed that Mississippi should be a place of liberty and justice for all. Under his leadership, we had the largest pay raise for teachers in our State's history up to that point and the most significant investment in infrastructure and highways up to that point, all while leaving our State with the largest surplus in its history up to that point. Mississippi is a better place because of Governor Waller's leadership; and this week, we mourn his passing. ____________________
