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'''Felix Edwin Perry''', known as '''Ed Perry''' (March 9, 1942<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/edwin-perry/edwinperrypwby|title=Edwin Perry|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=January 16, 2019}}</ref> – January 15, 2019), was from 1968 to 2000 a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Mississippi]] House of Representatives for the district based in Oxford. He was a strong advocate for the main campus of the [[University of Mississippi]] located in his district. After leaving the legislature, Perry served as the House clerk, the top administrative post in the chamber.<ref name=death/> | '''Felix Edwin Perry''', known as '''Ed Perry''' (March 9, 1942<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/edwin-perry/edwinperrypwby|title=Edwin Perry|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=January 16, 2019}}</ref> – January 15, 2019), was from 1968 to 2000 a [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] member of the [[Mississippi]] House of Representatives for the district based in Oxford. He was a strong advocate for the main campus of the [[University of Mississippi]] located in his district. After leaving the legislature, Perry served as the House clerk, the top administrative post in the chamber.<ref name=death/> | ||
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| + | Perry was born in [[San Diego]], [[California]], Perry was one of two sons of the late Felix Everett Perry and Minnie Heald Koelsnick. In 1964, he received his [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in history and political science from the University of Mississippi. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and a student body senator. In 1967, he received his law degree from Ole Miss.<ref name=obit>{{cite web|url=https://www.wallerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Felix-Edwin-Ed-Perry?obId=4024371|title=Felix Edwin "Ed" Perry obituary|publisher=Waller Funeral Home, Oxford, Mississippi|accessdate=January 17, 2019}}</ref> | ||
For a time, Perry was the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and the Judiciary A committee, which oversees criminal and civil law. He ran for House [[Speaker]] in 1988 but lost to Tim Ford of Tupelo, a fellow Democrat.<ref name=death/> | For a time, Perry was the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and the Judiciary A committee, which oversees criminal and civil law. He ran for House [[Speaker]] in 1988 but lost to Tim Ford of Tupelo, a fellow Democrat.<ref name=death/> | ||
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His former colleague, Representative Steve Holland of Plantersville, described the whiskey speech as "worldwide famous" because Perry used it so many times at public gatherings. Holland termed Perry "one of the most brilliant legislators that ever served."<ref name=death/> | His former colleague, Representative Steve Holland of Plantersville, described the whiskey speech as "worldwide famous" because Perry used it so many times at public gatherings. Holland termed Perry "one of the most brilliant legislators that ever served."<ref name=death/> | ||
| − | Perry's legislative papers are housed in the University of Mississippi Library.<ref name=death/> | + | Perry's legislative papers are housed in the University of Mississippi Library.<ref name=death/> Ed Perry Boulevard in Oxford is named in his honor.<ref name=obit/> |
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Revision as of 13:33, January 17, 2019
Felix Edwin Perry, known as Ed Perry (March 9, 1942[1] – January 15, 2019), was from 1968 to 2000 a Democratic member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for the district based in Oxford. He was a strong advocate for the main campus of the University of Mississippi located in his district. After leaving the legislature, Perry served as the House clerk, the top administrative post in the chamber.[2]
Perry was born in San Diego, California, Perry was one of two sons of the late Felix Everett Perry and Minnie Heald Koelsnick. In 1964, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history and political science from the University of Mississippi. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and a student body senator. In 1967, he received his law degree from Ole Miss.[3]
For a time, Perry was the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and the Judiciary A committee, which oversees criminal and civil law. He ran for House Speaker in 1988 but lost to Tim Ford of Tupelo, a fellow Democrat.[2]
A lawyer known for his oratory, Perry frequently recited what is called "the whiskey speech", first given in the 1950s by another representative, Noah "Soggy"" Sweat. The speech examines the issue of legal liquor sales and shows how lawmakers can justify either stand that they take. The speech contends that opposition to liquor sales is justified because drink is "a bloody monster that defiles innocence"; on the advocacy side, drink can "enable a man to magnify his joy and his happiness."[2]
His former colleague, Representative Steve Holland of Plantersville, described the whiskey speech as "worldwide famous" because Perry used it so many times at public gatherings. Holland termed Perry "one of the most brilliant legislators that ever served."[2]
Perry's legislative papers are housed in the University of Mississippi Library.[2] Ed Perry Boulevard in Oxford is named in his honor.[3]
References
- ↑ Edwin Perry. Mylife.com. Retrieved on January 16, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Former Mississippi lawmaker Ed Perry of Oxford dies at 76. Bryan-College Station (Texas) Eagle (January 16, 2019).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Felix Edwin "Ed" Perry obituary. Waller Funeral Home, Oxford, Mississippi. Retrieved on January 17, 2019.