This resolution (HR 10) is a symbolic honor from the Mississippi House of Representatives commending the Jackson State University "Tigers" football team and head coach T.C. Taylor for winning the 2024 SWAC Championship and the Celebration Bowl (HBCU National Championship). It formally recognizes their achievements, including their 10th consecutive victory in the Celebration Bowl and their fourth HBCU National Championship in school history. The bill has no policy impact or funding provisions - it serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team's athletic success. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi House on February 10, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor Mrs. Otha Mae Shelby following her death on February 4, 2025. It expresses the House's sympathy to her family and commemorates her life as a devoted mother, church member, and community pillar. The resolution has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or affected groups - it serves solely as a formal tribute.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 19) expressing condolences and commemorating the life of Mary Lee Pearson-Finch, a Mississippi community member who passed away on January 29, 2025. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to honor her legacy through formal words of sympathy. The resolution highlights her personal history - her family, faith, community service at Providence Baptist Church, career, and role as a matriarch - before stating the House of Representatives' intent to "mourn the loss" and "commemorate the life, service and legacy" of Mrs. Pearson-Finch. It directly affects her family and community by formally recognizing her contributions. The bill was adopted and signed by the Mississippi House of Representatives on February 7, 2025.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) commending the Choctaw County High School "Chargers" football team for winning the 2024 MHSAA Class 3A championship - their first state title. The resolution formally congratulates the team, coach, and school on this achievement, which included a 14-1 season record and school-record statistics. It does not create new laws or policies; it solely expresses legislative recognition. The resolution was adopted and signed by the Mississippi House of Representatives on February 7, 2025.
HR 13 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to commend James Arthur Trochesset on his 100th birthday. It honors his life and service, including his World War II Merchant Marines service and family legacy, without creating any new laws or affecting policies. The resolution has no binding effect or practical impact on any individuals or programs. It serves solely as a formal expression of goodwill from the state legislature.
This resolution (HR 11) is a ceremonial measure commending the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, for its 200th anniversary of incorporation (January 29, 2025). It acknowledges Vicksburg's historical significance, including its role in the Civil War, river commerce, and community resilience, without creating new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution formally recognizes the city's legacy and extends congratulations to Vicksburg's leadership and residents. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct impact on constituents or legislation beyond the symbolic gesture.
This resolution commends Heidelberg High School's football team and Coach Darryl Carter for winning their first-ever MHSAA Class 2A State Championship, as detailed in the bill's recitals. It directs the Senate to present the resolution to Coach Carter, Heidelberg Principal Keithsha Jones, and the Jasper County Board of Education. The resolution is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or concrete impacts beyond symbolic recognition of the team's achievement. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on January 30, 2025.
This resolution formally honors Mississippi broadcaster and storyteller Walt Grayson as the recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. It recognizes his decades-long career in Mississippi media, including hosting "Mississippi Roads" on MPB, writing books about the state, and his deep connection to Mississippi culture. As a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill), it has no policy impact but serves to publicly acknowledge Grayson's contributions to the state's arts and storytelling traditions. The Senate resolution was adopted without amendment on January 30, 2025.
The Mississippi Senate passed Resolution SR 17 to formally recognize Jane Crater Hiatt as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's "Stephen C. Edds" Patron of the Arts Award. This resolution honors her decades-long contributions to Mississippi's arts community through leadership roles, including directing the Mississippi Arts Commission and establishing the Jane Crater Hiatt Artist Fellowship, which provides $20,000 grants to support Mississippi artists' career development. The resolution highlights her advocacy for arts education, diversity in arts programming, and ongoing philanthropy that has strengthened cultural opportunities statewide.
This resolution formally recognizes the Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band from Coldwater, Mississippi, as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Traditional Arts. It honors their 90-year preservation of Mississippi's fife and drum musical tradition - rooted in African American cultural history - and their community work educating youth through performances and recordings like their 2023 album *Evolution of Fife and Drum*. The resolution is purely ceremonial, with no policy changes or direct effects on constituents or government operations. It serves as a symbolic tribute to the band's cultural contributions, as adopted by the Mississippi Senate on January 30, 2025.
This resolution (SR 15) formally recognizes Jackson, Mississippi musician Eddie Cotton, Jr., as the 2025 recipient of the Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music. It acknowledges his career as a Gospel-blues artist, his Mississippi roots, and his national and international performances. The resolution serves solely as a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate, with no new policies or funding attached. It honors Cotton's contributions to music and Mississippi's cultural heritage through official Senate recognition.
This Senate resolution (SR 16) formally recognizes Robert Poore, a Mississippi landscape architect with a 36-year career, as the recipient of the 2025 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Visual Arts and Landscape Architecture. It honors his work designing notable projects like the Crosby Arboretum and Mississippi Art Garden, as well as his contributions to landscape architecture in Mississippi. The resolution serves as a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate to Poore's professional achievements and community impact.
