SR 51 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Recognize tenure of Ole Miss Business Dean Ken Cyree on the occasion of his retirement.

Senate Resolution 51 (SR 51) is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dean Ken Cyree's retirement after 17 years as Dean of the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. It honors his service as the second-longest-serving business dean in Ole Miss history and the longest-serving business school dean in the Southeastern Conference, highlighting achievements like raising $54.7 million for the school and growing enrollment by 73%. This resolution does not create new policy or affect any laws - it simply expresses the Mississippi Senate's appreciation for his leadership. The resolution will be presented to Dean Cyree, the university chancellor, and the Board of Trustees.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2026

How they voted

470
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 52
Mar 13, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
29 Yea 5
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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