Perrin H. Purvis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
Mississippi Senate from the 6th district | |
| In office January 1964 – January 1988 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1918 Blue Springs, Mississippi |
| Died | October 30, 2004 (aged 86) Tupelo, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
Perrin H. Purvis (February 24, 1918 - October 30, 2004) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Mississippi State Senate from 1964 to 1988.
Biography
Perrin H. Purvis was born on February 24, 1918, in Blue Springs, Mississippi. [1] He attended the University of Southern Mississippi and served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. [1] [2] He became a member of the Mississippi State Senate in 1964, and served continuously until 1988. [1] [2] In 1982, he authored an amendment to the Mississippi Education Reform Act of 1982 that provided state government funding for mandatory kindergartens in public schools. [2] He died at his home in Tupelo, Mississippi, on October 30, 2004. [2] He was survived by his daughter and grandchildren. [2]
References
- ^ a b c Mississippi. Legislature (1980-01-01). "Hand book : biographical data of members of Senate and House, personnel of standing committees [1980]". Mississippi Legislature Hand Books.
- ^ a b c d e "SC 505 (As Adopted by Senate) - 2004 3rd Extraordinary Session". billstatus.ls.state.ms.us. Retrieved 2021-06-12.