Background
Sr., Morris Lee Thigpen was born on December 25, 1939 in Meridian, Mississippi, United States. Son of Delwin and Fannye (Holyfield) T.
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Morris Lee Thigpen Sr., American Commissioner. Recipient W. Kelley Mosely Environmental award National Wildlife Federation, 1989; named Elkins Counselor of Year, Mississippi Rehabilitation Association, 1969, Outstanding Alumnus of Year, Meridian Junior College, 1985, Executive of Year in State Government, State Capital chapter Professional Sections International, 1991.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Millsaps College, 1963;Master of Education, Mississippi State University, 1968.
Career
Teacher, Jackson (Mississippi) Public Schools, 1963-1964;special counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation, Jackson, 1964-1969;professional sales representative, Smith, Kline & French, Jackson, 1969-1970;director community services, Mississippi Department Youth Superior vena cava syndrome, Jackson, 1971-1977;deputy commissioner, Mississippi Department Corrections, Jackson, 1977-1980;commissioner, Mississippi Department Corrections, Jackson, 1980-1987;commissioner, Alabama Department Corrections, Montgomery, since 1987.
Religion
Righteousness is a demand of God. It can be received only through faith in God.
Politics
All human life is sacred and created by God and therefore, we must see all human life as significant and valuable. When governments implement the death penalty, then the life of the convicted person is devalued and all possibility of change in that person’s life ends.
Views
Church members should meet regularly in order to be accountable to each other about how each person was living the Christian life.
Membership
Member American Correctional Association, Association State Corresponding Adminstrs. (president), Southern States Corresponding Association (president life), Alabama Council Crime and Delinquency, Mississippi Association Professionals Corresponding (life), Pi Alpha Alpha.
Connections
Married Sue Hart, August 25, 1962. Children: Morris Lee Junior, Scott Allen.
Awards
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Recipient W. Kelley Mosely Environmental award National Wildlife Federation, 1989. Named Elkins Counselor of Year, Mississippi Rehabilitation Association, 1969, Outstanding Alumnus of Year, Meridian Junior College, 1985, Executive of Year in State Government, State Capital chapter Professional Sections International, 1991.Recipient W. Kelley Mosely Environmental award National Wildlife Federation, 1989. Named Elkins Counselor of Year, Mississippi Rehabilitation Association, 1969, Outstanding Alumnus of Year, Meridian Junior College, 1985, Executive of Year in State Government, State Capital chapter Professional Sections International, 1991.