This resolution formally honors Daniel Calcote as "Instructor of the Year" for his 14-year teaching career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Perkinston Campus. It recognizes his teaching excellence, college service, and community contributions as selected by the college's Alumni Association through student and staff nominations. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 13, 2025, and will be presented to Mr. Calcote and the college administration. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create any legal obligations or affect policy.
This is a ceremonial resolution honoring Senator Hillman T. Frazier for receiving the Southern Legislative Conference's Thomas B. Murphy Legacy Award, recognizing his over 40 years of service in the Mississippi Legislature (1980-2025). It does not create new laws, change policies, or affect any constituents or programs. The resolution formally acknowledges his "distinguished legislative service" and is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi Senate. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive policy impact.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 91) passed by the Mississippi Senate to formally commend Raymond High School's boys basketball team and coach Tony Tadlock for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 4A state championships in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. It does not create new laws or policies; it solely offers symbolic recognition through a formal Senate resolution. The resolution was adopted on March 13, 2025, and will be presented to the team, school leadership, and education officials. It directly affects the team, coaches, and school community by publicly honoring their athletic achievement.
This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 84) honoring Coach Joye Lee-McNelis upon her retirement as head coach of the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) women's basketball team and her induction into the Southern Miss Legends Club. It formally commends her 45-year career, highlighting her achievements including 550+ wins, 14 postseason appearances, and induction into the Legends Club. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely an honorary gesture with no legislative action or funding. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 13, 2025.
This resolution designates March 20, 2025, as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day at the Mississippi State Capitol" to honor the sorority's community service and advocacy work. It recognizes Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s contributions, including their voter engagement campaign "Soar to the Polls" and focus on issues like health equity and social justice. The resolution is purely ceremonial and does not create new laws or policies. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 13, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 87) commending Robin Hayes, an Information Systems Technology Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus, for being named "Instructor of the Year." It recognizes her 23-year career at the college, her educational background, and her prior work at Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. The resolution, adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 13, 2025, has no policy impact - it is solely a symbolic honor presented to Hayes and shared with the college and press.
This resolution (SR 93) is a ceremonial commendation from the Mississippi Senate to DeSoto County Deputy Sheriff Brian Brock for his actions on March 4, 2025. It specifically recognizes his decision to position his vehicle in oncoming traffic on I-269 to prevent a collision, saving other motorists including a doctor. The resolution does not create new laws, alter policies, or affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing the Senate's gratitude. It is a standard procedural resolution honoring a specific act of bravery, with no binding effect or policy change.
SR 81 is a ceremonial resolution commending Angela Sims, a Math and Computer Science Instructor at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Jackson County Campus, for being named "Instructor of the Year." It recognizes her 21-year career, teaching excellence, and community service, as selected through student, faculty, and administrator nominations. The resolution formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's praise and extends well-wishes to Sims, with copies sent to her, the college president, and the press. This is a non-binding expression of honor with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation.
This non-binding resolution celebrates the University of Mississippi Ole Miss football team for winning the 2024 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl (52-20 vs. Duke) and achieving back-to-back 10-win seasons - the first since 1959-60. It specifically honors the team, head coach Lane Kiffin, and supporting staff for their on-field performance, including historic wins like the 28-10 victory over then-No. 3 Georgia. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative recognition of athletic achievements. It was formally adopted by Mississippi's Senate and House on March 5, 2025.
This bill (HC 46) is a symbolic concurrent resolution commending Charlie Kemp, a Mississippi-born race car driving legend, for his career achievements in motorsports. It formally recognizes his contributions, including his record-setting wins with the Shelby GT350 R, Can-Am series victories, and development of the Kemp Cobra II prototype, which was so advanced it was "outlawed" by racing authorities. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative appreciation for Kemp's legacy and influence on American racing.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending Purvis High School's volleyball team for winning the 2024 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship. It recognizes the team's 32-9 record, undefeated district play, and sixth-season rise to state title, listing key players and coaches. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses legislative praise and sends copies to the coach and school. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers in March 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) commending the Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team for winning back-to-back national championships in the Open Hip-Hop Division at the 2025 UDA Nationals in Orlando. It specifically recognizes their achievement of earning a 99.9333 raw score in the finals, their coach Patrice Christian, and their representation of Mississippi. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely offers formal praise through a statement adopted by the Mississippi legislature. It was formally passed and signed on March 10, 2025.
