Holland changes mind, won’t retire
The colorful Holland, who surprisingly announced his likely retirement Wednesday during a two-day special session called to work on budget issues, reversed course Thursday and announced he would continue to represent District 16.
“I have received literally hundreds of pleas from not only my constituents in Lee County but around the state begging me to remain for a duration,” Holland said in a statement released late Thursday. “My business is very demanding and the juggling act to be a Thomas Jefferson legislator and a full time, hands-on owner and operator of three funeral homes is a challenge.
“However, there’s still work to do. My passion is still extraordinary and my love for the least, last and most vulnerable amongst us is a part of my spiritual mission and journey. Today, I postpone my retirement and ask that you continue to pray for the well-being of our great state and its leaders and my continuing service as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.”
Daily Journal
6/30/16
Magnolia Tribune
