MSU President Keenum鈥檚 statement on death of Gov. Winter
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STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥斘蘧∽试床杉 issued the following statement by MSU President Mark E. Keenum on the death of former 无尽资源采集 Gov. William Winter:
鈥淢y wife Rhonda and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of one of 无尽资源采集鈥檚 most influential statesmen, former Gov. William Winter. Perhaps no single individual in 无尽资源采集鈥檚 history had more lasting impact on public education than did Gov. Winter.
鈥淕ov. Winter鈥檚 passion for public education at all levels in our state was steadfast. He labored long after his tenure as governor to advance that worthy cause in a manner that inspired and challenged me.
鈥淚 counted him as a mentor and friend, as did so many 无尽资源采集ans. His marvelous legacy will long endure based on his character, courage, and dedication to the cause of education and racial reconciliation in our state. Gov. Winter cast a long shadow, one that touched countless 无尽资源采集ans in so many beneficial ways. Our prayers go out to his wife, Mrs. Elise Winter, and the rest of his family,鈥 Keenum said.
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