Background
Saucier, Gene Duane was born on September 25, 1931 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Albert L. and Myrtle Irene (West) Saucier.
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Gene Duane Saucier
Edit ProfileState Legislator import/export company executive
Education
Bachelor of Science in Agronomy Soils, Mississippi State University, 1953; Master of Science in Counseling, University of Southern Mississippi, 1970; Doctor of Education in Adult Education, University of Southern Mississippi, 1978.
Career
Builder, developer, Saucier Company, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 1957-1970; director admissions, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1970-1974; dean special academic services, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1974-1984; assistant vice president business and finance, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1984-1993; member, Mississippi House of Representatives, Jackson, since 1993.
Membership
Member Federal Land Council, 1997—2003. Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, 1960—1970, chairman camping and activities Pine Burr area, 1970. Board directors, founder Hub Council, 2000.
Board directors Mississippi Wild Turkey Federation, Pine Burr chapter, 2000. Member Southern Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (board directors 1981, local arrangements chairman 1981, vice president admissions and finance aid 1982-1983, president 1985-1986), Mississippi Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Mississippi Forestry Association (executive board directors 1992-1994, board directors 1992-1994), Society of America Foresters (certified review board 2003-2005), American Legion (life), Mississippi Nature Conservancy, Forrest/Lamar Forestry Association (president 1989-1992, 2007-2008), Resource Conservation & Development(co-chair, since 2008, member 2009), Audubon (vice president Forest County chapter 2004), Sigma Chi (life), Phi Delta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Connections
Married Marilyn Emmy Cox, December 27, 1952 (divorced September 1980). Children: Alan, Steve, Renee. Married Giulia Riga LaCagnina, November 28, 1981.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Named Forrest County Tree Farmer of Year, 1996, Mississippi Tree Farmer Year, 1996. Recipient Forestry award Mississippi Wildlife Federation, 1997, Legislator of Year Coastal Conservation Association, 1997.Named Forrest County Tree Farmer of Year, 1996, Mississippi Tree Farmer Year, 1996. Recipient Forestry award Mississippi Wildlife Federation, 1997, Legislator of Year Coastal Conservation Association, 1997.