Wiley Franklin Jones; commend for service of.
This concurrent resolution (HC 62) formally commends Wiley Franklin Jones for his career and community service. It recognizes his decades of leadership at Alcorn State University, civic involvement, philanthropy (including establishing a scholarship fund), and numerous awards. The resolution serves as symbolic legislative praise with no binding policy changes or direct impact on laws or constituents. It was adopted by the Mississippi Legislature in March 2025 as a ceremonial tribute.
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 17, 2025
Last action Mar 28, 2025
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The resolution was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by both the House and Senate, indicating it has passed both chambers of the Mississippi Legislature. This change signifies the resolution is now in its final form and ready for the Governor's signature.
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The title and header were updated from 'As Adopted by House' to 'As Adopted by House and Senate', and the subtitle was similarly revised to reflect bicameral approval.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2025
How they voted
50–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Mar 25, 2025
D
Democratic16
93% Yea
R
Republican35
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Mar 11, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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