Mississippi State Hospital recently honored employees with anniversary dates for their years of service. Leroy Evans of Jackson was recognized for providing 35 years of service to the hospital.

Evans serves as a Social Services Program Coordinator I in Social Services and has been employed at MSH since 1989.

Service Awards are given to employees in the month of their date of hire, beginning with one year and followed by every fifth anniversary year. Employees receive a Certificate of Appreciation and a Service Award Pin. The program is sponsored by Friends of Mississippi State Hospital Inc.