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HC 53 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Jerry Sims; commend for exceptional success in business and outstanding legacy in track and field at Alcorn State University.

HC 53 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi legislature to formally recognize Jerry Sims for his achievements. It commends him for his world-record track and field accomplishments at Alcorn State University (including co-holding the 60-meter indoor dash record), his 35-year career as a fixed asset manager at Alcorn State, and his success founding Mr. Sparkles Maintenance Services. The resolution has no legal effect and serves only to honor Sims' legacy in athletics, business, and community service. It was adopted by both chambers and signed into law on March 10, 2025.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 10, 2025
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What changed between versions

As Passed the lower → Current version · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by both the House and Senate, indicating it has passed the full legislative process. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content, which recognizes Mr. Jerry Sims for his business success and legacy in track.
TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'As Adopted by House' to 'As Adopted by House and Senate' to reflect its passage through both legislative chambers.

The subtitle was updated from '(As Adopted by House)' to '(As Adopted by House and Senate)' to match the title change.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 6, 2025

How they voted

50–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Mar 6, 2025
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican35
34 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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