This is a commemorative resolution (HR 84), not a policy bill. It formally mourns the passing of Priscilla Ann Reves, a longtime Eupora, Mississippi educator, historian, and community member, and commemorates her life, legacy, and service. The resolution expresses sympathy to her family and friends, highlights her career teaching math at Eupora High School, her work as a state auditor, her historical research, and her posthumous scholarship endowment for Eupora High School students pursuing STEM fields. It has no binding policy effect and serves solely to honor her contributions.
This resolution commends Janet Davis, a former Gentry High School and Florida State University track and field athlete, for her national championship achievements and All-American honors. It formally recognizes her career milestones, including multiple state titles, national records, and collegiate All-American status, without creating new laws or affecting policy. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives and directed to Davis, Gentry High School, and the Capitol Press Corps as a gesture of appreciation.
This resolution formally commends Tupelo High School's football team and head coach Ty Hardin for winning the 2024 MHSAA Class 7A state championship. It recognizes their undefeated 14-0 season, including a 28-16 championship victory over Brandon High School, without creating any new policies or obligations. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's achievement, the coach's leadership, and community support. It is a non-binding gesture of recognition, consistent with standard legislative resolutions for athletic accomplishments.
HR 88 is a non-binding Mississippi House resolution commending Caterpillar, Inc. for its 100th anniversary, with specific recognition of its Mississippi operations. It highlights the company’s 1,600+ local jobs in Corinth and Booneville, its environmental recycling efforts at remanufacturing facilities, and its $147,000 in community support to Mississippi nonprofits. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of Caterpillar’s economic and community impact in northeast Mississippi.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) commending Mississippi's chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, for their community service. It formally recognizes the sorority's 116-year history, local contributions (including over 36 chapters in Mississippi), and work on issues like youth suicide prevention and maternal health. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative appreciation for their service. It was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 17, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 95), not a substantive bill. It formally commends Sarita "Bugg" Cooper-White for her selection as a 2025 inductee into the Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame. The resolution highlights her distinguished career as a player (including NCAA Division II assist records) and coach, recognizing her contributions to women's basketball at Delta State University and in Mississippi high school athletics. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any policy or group.
This resolution formally recognizes Hinds Community College's track and field teams for winning two national titles, breaking an NJCAA record (Tavon Davis’ 600m time of 1:15.61), and earning 17 All-American honors at the NJCAA Indoor National Championships. It specifically highlights the achievements of athletes like Davis and Queen Usunobun (400m champion) and acknowledges coach Reginald Dillon’s role. The resolution, adopted by the Mississippi House, extends commendations to the teams and their coach without creating new laws or affecting any policies. It serves solely as a ceremonial honor for their athletic accomplishments.
This resolution (HR 94) formally commends 25 Mississippi high school coaches selected for the 2024-2025 "Tomorrow's 25 Coaching Fellowship." It directly recognizes these coaches - representing school districts across Mississippi - who were chosen by a committee for their leadership, character, and commitment to athletics and community. The resolution does not create new policy or funding but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of their selection by the Mississippi Association of Coaches, Mississippi High School Activities Association, and University of Mississippi. It is a procedural resolution, not a law, with no direct policy changes or financial impact.
This resolution (HR 86) honors two Mississippi National Guard soldiers, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Derek J. Abbott and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Bryan A. Zemek, who died in a 2024 helicopter crash by naming two new helipads at Camp Shelby's Parade Field after them: the Alpha Helipad for Abbott and the Zulu Helipad for Zemek. It memorializes their military service and sacrifice without creating new policies or funding, serving as a ceremonial tribute. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 17, 2025, and will be shared with their families and Camp Shelby leadership.
HR 92 is a Mississippi House resolution commending the Leake County High School Marching Band for making history as the first Mississippi high school band to perform in the 105th Dunkin Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia (November 2024). It also recognizes their upcoming participation in the West Virginia Strawberry Festival as the first Mississippi band invited to compete there. The resolution honors band directors Tanarri Moore and Alex Davis, along with the band members and community boosters, for their achievements and growth from eight to 56 students. This symbolic resolution has no policy impact - it solely celebrates the band's cultural and community contributions.
HR 85 is a commemorative resolution naming Camp Shelby's East Gate entrance "CSM Plez William Summers III East Gate" in honor of Command Sergeant Major Plez William Summers III. It directly commemorates his service and death while on duty at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center on June 14, 2024. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely provides a formal, symbolic tribute through the gate's new designation. The bill was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives in March 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 79) passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to formally commend the Parklane Academy Lady Pioneers Basketball Team and Head Coach Vicki Rutland for winning the Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Overall Basketball Championship in 2024-2025. The resolution recognizes their championship victory, including their comeback win against Madison-Ridgeland Academy, and honors the team's achievement of a 5A South-State title and Class 5A Tournament second-place finish. It has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or entities beyond the ceremonial recognition.
