This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Addie Carver, a 17-year-old Monticello resident who became the first Miss Teen USA winner from Mississippi since 1987. The resolution formally commends her victory, highlights her community roots, dance teaching, social media company, and plans to study marketing at the University of Southern Mississippi. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic expression of pride from the Senate. The resolution was adopted on February 18, 2025.
This resolution formally recognizes 14 student-led Hope Squads across Jackson County middle and high schools, involving 203 student members trained in suicide prevention (QPR method) and peer support activities. It acknowledges their work fostering mental wellness through school-wide initiatives like "Hope Chains" and "Cultivating Calmness" events, following community efforts after a 2022 teen suicide. The resolution specifically commends the students, school advisors, and community partners (including Singing River Health System Foundation and local businesses) who supported the program. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws, funding, or policy changes.
This resolution (HR 32) formally honors the student-led Hope Squad programs in 14 middle and high schools across Jackson County, Mississippi. It recognizes 203 student members and their advisors for implementing peer-to-peer suicide prevention initiatives using the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) method, fostering mental wellness through activities like "Hope Chains" and "Cultivating Calmness" events. The resolution specifically commends the program's community partnerships (including Singing River Health Foundation and local businesses) and its evidence-based approach to addressing teen mental health challenges. As a symbolic gesture - not a law - it does not create new programs or funding but publicly acknowledges existing efforts to build inclusive school environments.
HR 37 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to commend Briana McElroy, a Jackson, Mississippi native and Lionsgate's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Digital Marketing, for her career achievements. The resolution highlights her work leading digital campaigns for major films like *John Wick: Chapter 4* and *The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes*, as well as her 8 Clio Awards and prior roles at Warner Bros. and Twitter. It does not create new laws or affect policy - it is solely a symbolic gesture of recognition adopted by the House and delivered to McElroy.
HR 38 is a ceremonial resolution commending Lieutenant James Russell for 30 years of service with the Southaven Police Department upon his retirement. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely honors his career, including his Army deployment (2001-2004) and roles like Patrol Lieutenant and Fleet Coordinator. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi House in February 2025 and will be presented to Russell and the Southaven Police Department. This is a symbolic gesture with no direct impact on laws, budgets, or constituents.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a bill with policy changes) commending the Southern Mississippi Titans youth football team and their head coach, Daniel McGaffeny. It recognizes the team's nine consecutive league championships since 2016, including their 2024 victories in multiple age divisions and state bowl championships. The resolution formally congratulates the team, coach, and assistant coaches for their achievements and sportsmanship in Mississippi youth football.
This bill is a symbolic resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to commend the Madison-Ridgeland Academy boys track and field team for winning their fifth consecutive Midsouth Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class 6A state championship. It directly honors the team members, their head coach John Weaver (in his 14th year at the school), and the school community. The resolution formally recognizes their achievement through a formal House commendation, extending "most sincere wishes for continued success." No policy changes or funding are involved - this is purely a ceremonial gesture of recognition.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending Officer Kevin Sanders for his 26-year service with the Southaven Police Department before his retirement on November 15, 2024. It formally recognizes his career path - including roles as a K-9 handler, Intelligence Analyst, and SWAT team member - and his contributions to community safety. The resolution does not enact new laws or policies; it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi House of Representatives. It was adopted and signed into effect on February 18, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law with policy changes) commending the Madison-Ridgeland Academy (MRA) Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams, Coach Trace Walters, and Coach Pat Lovitt for winning the 2024 Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Class 6A State Championship. It recognizes their athletic achievement, sportsmanship, and the coaches' leadership. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely offers formal recognition through a House of Representatives vote. It was adopted by the Mississippi House on February 17, 2025, and signed into effect.
This resolution (HR 34) acknowledges the critical weather coverage provided by WTVA-Channel 9's meteorology team in Northeast Mississippi, particularly their life-saving reporting during the March 2023 Amory tornado. It encourages continued community support for the station and urges Allen Media Broadcasting to maintain its locally staffed weather operations. The resolution recognizes the team's national awards, community reliance on their region-specific forecasts, and the 35,000-signature petition that prompted the station to reverse plans to eliminate local meteorologists. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses legislative support but does not create new laws or funding.
HR 35 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Lamar High School Lady Raiders Volleyball Team and head coach Courtney Schimelpfening for winning the 2024 MAIS Division II State Championship - their third consecutive title. The resolution formally recognizes their championship victory (including a 3-0 sweep against Pillow Academy with scores 25-16, 25-14, 25-14), their 21-9 season record, and their coach’s leadership. As a non-binding resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to honor the team’s achievement. The bill was adopted and enrolled by the Mississippi House of Representatives on February 17, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) expressing the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of Edwin Lloyd Pittman, a former Mississippi public servant. It honors his service as Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court, Attorney General, Secretary of State, two-term State Senator, and Brigadier General in the Mississippi National Guard. The resolution recognizes his career spanning multiple branches of state government and his efforts to improve judicial transparency and access to justice. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions, serving solely as a formal tribute.
