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This resolution commends Arlin C. "Cotton" Ruthven, a distinguished public servant, for his extensive career in military service, law, and legal research. The resolution highlights Ruthven's remarkable background, including graduating from West Point in 1967, serving as a Company Commander in the 1st Air Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War, where he earned multiple military honors such as the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Bronze Star. After retiring from the military in 1972, Ruthven obtained a law degree from the University of Mississippi, clerked for multiple Supreme Court Justices, worked in private law firms, and ultimately joined the Mississippi Law Research Institute in 1990 as Senior Research Counsel, where he served for over thirty years until his retirement in 2024. The resolution formally recognizes Ruthven's contributions to the United States, the State of Mississippi, veterans organizations, and the legal profession, expressing gratitude for his dedicated public service and commitment to justice. The Mississippi Senate officially extends recognition to Ruthven, presenting the resolution to him and his family, and forwarding copies to key institutional leaders.

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