Dick Hall, longest serving Mississippi Transportation Commissioner, dies at 84 – MageeNews.com

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JACKSON, MISS.- Former Mississippi Transportation Commissioner Dick Corridor has died at age 84 on November 2, 2022.

“Mississippi misplaced one in all its longest tenured public servants and I misplaced a terrific pal and mentor,” mentioned MDOT Government Director and former Corridor staffer Brad White. “Commissioner Corridor led by instance and my life is a lot better due to the main function he performed in it.”

Corridor was appointed Central District Transportation Commissioner by Governor Kirk Fordice on April 12, 1999, to fill an unexpired time period. He served as Central Transportation Commissioner till his retirement in December of 2019.

Previous to being elected Commissioner, Corridor served 24 years within the Mississippi Legislature, three phrases as a Consultant and three phrases as a Senator. Corridor served as Chairman of the Environmental Committees in each the Home and Senate. Whereas within the Senate, he additionally served as Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He was the primary recipient of the Hugh L. White Free Enterprise Award.

“I’m saddened by the passing of my pal and colleague Dick Corridor. I had the consideration of serving with him on the transportation fee and developed a deep respect for him and his dedication to our nice state,” mentioned Commissioner Tom King, Chair of the Mississippi Transportation Fee. “He has left a legacy of service and exhausting work not solely at MDOT, however for your entire state of Mississippi.”

Corridor was the longest serving member of the Mississippi Transportation Fee with 20 years and 9 months. He additionally served as Chairman for 11 years throughout that point.

He’s survived by his spouse of twenty-two years Jennifer, his youngsters: Bob Corridor (Dianne), Chris Corridor (Kathy), Allison Hanson, Nathan Hanson (Lorie) and his grandchildren: Christian Corridor (Lacy), Shelby Corridor, Carter Hanson and Elizabeth Hanson. He and Jennifer resided on the Reservoir in Rankin County. Corridor was an energetic member of Lakeside Presbyterian church and was a 2nd Lieutenant within the Military.

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