This bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes Evan Carr, a student at Madison-Ridgeland Academy, for his performance during the 2025-2026 high school basketball season. It does not change laws or policies but serves as an official commendation from the Mississippi House of Representatives for his athletic achievements. The resolution highlights the team's historic success and Carr's individual contributions, and it directs copies of the document to be sent to Carr and state media outlets.
This House Resolution formally commends Coach Richard Duease of Madison-Ridgeland Academy on his retirement after 51 years of coaching high school basketball. The resolution recognizes his achievement as one of the winningest coaches in Mississippi history, citing his career record of 1,888 wins across boys and girls basketball programs. It highlights specific accomplishments including 42 MAIS championships, a 77-game winning streak, and his induction into the MAIS Athletics Hall of Fame. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of his contributions to the sport and his role as a mentor to student-athletes.
This Mississippi House resolution formally recognizes Shasta Averyhardt for her achievements as a professional golfer and media influencer. The document highlights her career milestones, including becoming one of the first African-American women to earn an LPGA Tour card and her collegiate success at Jackson State University. It also notes her advocacy work for women in sports and her role as a mentor to younger athletes. The resolution serves as an official commendation from the Mississippi House of Representatives but does not create new laws or policies.
This bill is a House resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Winston Academy Patriots football team and head coach Pat Byrd for winning the 2025 MAIS Class 2A Division II State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's comeback season, which included overcoming a 0-5 start to secure the state title with a 20-0 victory over Oak Hill Academy. It highlights the contributions of individual players and the coaching staff, noting that this marks the program's first state championship in 25 years. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the school administration, the coach, and local media outlets.
This House Resolution formally commends and congratulates the Starkville High School Lady Yellowjackets Girls Basketball Team and Head Coach Matt Wilbanks for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 7A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 31-3 season record, their victory over Harrison Central High School, and the individual achievements of players like Jada Gay and Jade Brown. It also acknowledges the coaching staff and extends best wishes for future success, serving as an official record of the accomplishment rather than creating new policy or funding.
This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes and commends Bill Hood, the girls' soccer coach at Florence High School in Mississippi, for his distinguished 20-year coaching career. The resolution highlights his achievements, including leading his team to multiple state championships and mentoring numerous student-athletes. It directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Coach Hood and local media outlets.
This bill is a House Resolution that officially commends and congratulates the Starkville High School Yellowjackets Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach Anthony Carlyle for winning the 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 7A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's remarkable comeback victory over Germantown High School and highlights individual player achievements and the coaching staff's leadership throughout the season. This measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments and does not create any new laws or policy changes.
This House Resolution (HR 63) is a ceremonial honor for the Mississippi House of Representatives Softball Team and Coach Troy Smith, recognizing their victory in the "Battle of the Tombigbee" softball tournament against the Alabama Legislature. The resolution highlights their 16-11 win (with proceeds benefiting Children's of Alabama Hospital) and a subsequent 23-8 victory over the Louisiana House team. It does not create new laws or policies but formally commends the team's sportsmanship and community-focused competition. The resolution serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition.
This resolution (HR 76) is a symbolic condemnation by the Mississippi House of Representatives of the January 10, 2026, arson attack on the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi. It expresses the House's strong opposition to the antisemitic act, referencing the synagogue’s historic role as Mississippi’s oldest and only capital city synagogue since 1860. The resolution contains no new laws or funding; it solely affirms support for the congregation and rejects antisemitism. It directly addresses the Beth Israel Congregation and Mississippians, urging unity against intolerance.
This concurrent resolution designates "Rockabilly Districts" in specific Northeast Mississippi communities (including Tupelo, Saltillo, and Corinth) to recognize and promote the region's role in rockabilly music history. It establishes the "Mississippi Hills Rockabilly Music Historical Trail" to support heritage tourism, economic development, and cultural preservation through markers, exhibits, and community collaboration, directly affecting the listed municipalities and the Northeast Mississippi Rockabilly Heritage Foundation.
This bill (SC 525) is a **concurrent resolution** formally commemorating Delta State University's 100th anniversary (1924-2024). It recognizes the university's founding as Delta State Teachers College in 1924, its evolution into a four-year public institution, and its contributions to education, athletics, and the Mississippi Delta community. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding - it is purely symbolic, expressing legislative support through a formal statement of recognition. It will be presented to the university president and shared publicly as part of the centennial celebration.
This bill is a formal tribute resolution honoring civil rights icon James Howard Meredith. It recognizes his receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Mississippi Pinnacle Awards, commemorating his historic role as the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi in 1962. The resolution acknowledges his lifelong civil rights advocacy and the pivotal impact of his enrollment, which challenged segregation and became a key moment in the civil rights movement. The tribute will be presented to Meredith and shared with the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.
