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This resolution, passed by the Mississippi Senate, formally recognizes Dorothy "Dottie" Armstrong from Newton, Mississippi, as the recipient of the 2026 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Arts Education. The Governor's Arts Awards, established in 1988 and presented annually by the Mississippi Arts Commission in partnership with the Governor's Office, are the state's most prestigious awards for living artists, celebrating significant contributions to the arts. The resolution highlights Mrs. Armstrong's lifelong passion for art, from her childhood creative endeavors to her impactful career as an art education mentor and advocate, which included establishing art programs, leading public art projects, and fostering community engagement through student art exhibitions. It also acknowledges her continued dedication to art education through her studio after retiring from teaching.

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0017.xml