This resolution (SR 54) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for Coahoma County High School Head Basketball Coach Derrick Moore, recognizing his 900th career victory achieved on February 14, 2025. It does not create new laws or affect policies; it is purely symbolic recognition from the Mississippi Senate. The resolution honors Coach Moore's 21-year coaching career, including seven state championships and multiple awards, and will be presented to him and the school. It follows standard procedural steps for such non-binding resolutions.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 50) passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Dr. Phyllis Polk Johnson upon her appointment as President of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). It formally recognizes her leadership role in the NCSBN - a national organization representing nursing regulatory bodies across all 50 states - and acknowledges her service as Executive Director of the Mississippi Board of Nursing. The resolution has no policy impact; it is purely symbolic, expressing the Senate’s congratulations and support for her appointment. It was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2025.
This resolution (SR 51) is a ceremonial recognition by the Mississippi Senate of Caterpillar Inc. and its Corinth, Mississippi facility for celebrating its 100th anniversary. It formally acknowledges the company's history, innovation in construction and mining equipment, and its economic impact in Mississippi. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it simply expresses the Senate's appreciation through a formal statement to be presented to Caterpillar and the Mississippi Manufacturers Association.
SR 49 is a ceremonial resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to the surviving family of retired Hinds County Circuit Court Judge William Swan Yerger. It commends his decades of community service, including founding the Mississippi Arts Festival, leadership in local organizations, and dedication to the legal profession. The resolution does not create new laws or policies - it formally honors his legacy through a symbolic expression of respect.
SR 52 is a commemorative resolution by the Mississippi Senate to honor the 155th anniversary of Hiram Revels' historic election as the first African American elected to the U.S. Senate in 1870. It recognizes his broader legacy, including being the first African American elected to the Mississippi State Senate, the first African American Mississippi Secretary of State, and the first president of Alcorn State University (the nation's first land-grant institution for African Americans). The resolution formally acknowledges his lifetime of service to Mississippi and the nation without creating new laws or affecting any policies. It serves as a symbolic tribute to his pioneering role in American political history.
This resolution (SR 53) is a ceremonial recognition of the Coliseum Theatre's 100th anniversary in Corinth, Mississippi. It honors the historic theater, built in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1980, as a cultural landmark central to Corinth's downtown revitalization. The resolution formally extends congratulations to Corinth citizens and directs copies to local officials, tourism committees, and the theater's centennial committee. It does not create new laws or alter policies; it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to the theater's historical and community significance.
This resolution (SR 55) honors James Henry Taylor, a Mississippi native and U.S. Army soldier lost when Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 disappeared during a secret Vietnam War mission on March 16, 1962. It commemorates his service and sacrifice, noting he was among 93 soldiers and 11 crew members whose names were not added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Mississippi Senate adopted the resolution on February 27, 2025, to extend recognition to Taylor and his surviving family. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policy or affect any laws.
This Mississippi state resolution (HC 32) honors James Henry Taylor, a soldier who died when Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 vanished during a secret 1962 Vietnam War mission. It specifically recognizes Taylor and the 93 Army soldiers and 11 crew members who perished, whose names are now inscribed on a granite monument in Maine unveiled by Wreaths Across America. The resolution, passed by the Mississippi legislature, formally acknowledges their sacrifice and legacy without altering any laws or policies. It directly affects Taylor’s family, including his daughter Merry Taylor-Mattix, who attended the monument dedication.
This resolution (SR 40) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for the Brookhaven High School Girls Cross-Country Team's first 5A State Championship win on November 2, 2024. It specifically honors the team and head coach Shannon Knott for defeating Corinth High by a single point (35-36) after six previous runner-up finishes. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Mississippi Senate to the team, coaches, and school community.
This resolution (SR 42) formally honors the Stringer Attendance Center Red Devils Girls Volleyball Team and Head Coach Jody Rowell for winning their first 1A State Championship in school history during the 2024-2025 season. It specifically recognizes their 25-6 record, historic titles (including Division 7-1A Champs and 1A State Champs), and individual achievements like All-State players and championship awards. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy or funding impact - it solely serves to publicly commend the team's success to the school, community, and state.
This resolution (SR 46) formally commends Hancock High School's boys and girls golf teams and coach Trevin Burge for winning Mississippi's Class 6A State Championships in consecutive weeks during the 2024 season. It specifically highlights the girls' dominant 53-shot victory and the boys' 16-shot win, noting key individual performances. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on any individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi Senate in February 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 43) honoring Coach Glenn Davis upon his retirement as Copiah-Lincoln Community College's (Co-Lin) longest-serving head football coach. It recognizes his 21-season tenure, 114-81 record, MACJC championship, and role in sending over 250 student-athletes to four-year universities. The resolution expresses the Mississippi Senate's congratulations and best wishes for his retirement, acknowledging his coaching achievements and impact on student-athletes. It has no policy or financial provisions - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.
