SR 79 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commend distinguished public service of Fire Chief John Pope III for six terms of office with Mississippi Firefighter's Association.

This resolution (SR 79) formally honors Fire Chief John B. Pope III for serving 12 years as president of the Mississippi Firefighter's Association - the longest tenure of any elected president in the association's 101-year history. It recognizes his leadership in growing membership, increasing conference attendance, and strengthening the association's financial stability during his service from 2012 to 2024. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative appreciation for his service to Mississippi firefighters and the state.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from an 'As Introduced' version to an 'As Adopted' version, with the main substantive change being the addition of a new WHEREAS clause that provides a detailed summary of Chief Pope's achievements and service. This addition appears to be for informational purposes rather than changing the resolution's legal effect.

TECHNICAL

A new WHEREAS clause was added near the end of the resolution that summarizes Chief Pope's 12 years of service, his role in increasing membership and financial stability, and his political advocacy work. This clause does not change the resolution's legal effect but provides additional context.

The original header section with 'MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE' and sponsor information was replaced with a new header indicating the bill was 'As Adopted by Senate'.

The resolution text was reorganized and some wording was slightly adjusted between the two versions, though the core commendation and resolution language remain substantively the same.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025

How they voted

51–0

Passed

Total votes 51

Mar 13, 2025

D Democratic16

16 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican35

35 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Mar 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Adopted

upper

Mar 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

upper

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

Referred To Rules

upper

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors