Extend congratulations of Legislature to Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr., President Emeritus of JSU and oldest living HBCU President.
This bill is a non-binding ceremonial resolution (SC 521) extending the Mississippi Legislature's congratulations to Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr., President Emeritus of Jackson State University (JSU) and the oldest living HBCU president. It formally recognizes his leadership as JSU's president from 1967-1984, his role in expanding the university's academic programs and infrastructure, and his status as a pioneering HBCU leader. The resolution celebrates his legacy, including founding JSU's ROTC program and his contributions to higher education during the civil rights era. It does not create any new policies or obligations - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation for Dr. Peoples' service.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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This is a procedural status update only. The bill's designation changed from 'As Adopted by Senate' to 'As Adopted by Senate and House,' reflecting that the House of Representatives has now also passed this concurrent resolution congratulating Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr. No substantive policy content was altered.
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Bill status label updated from 'As Adopted by Senate' to 'As Adopted by Senate and House,' indicating the House adopted the resolution after the Senate did.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 4, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 4, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Feb 6, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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