This House Resolution formally commends Dr. Sara Harper for receiving the 2024 Dr. Ruthie Smith Stevenson Doctoral Award from Mississippi College. The resolution recognizes her outstanding leadership as principal of McWillie Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi, where she has helped maintain an "A" rating for over 13 years. It highlights her extensive contributions to education, including her roles as a mentor to other principals and her involvement in community service and university advisory programs. The document serves as an official acknowledgment of her achievements without creating any new laws or policy changes.
This Mississippi House Resolution 150 formally commends and honors veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service and sacrifice. The resolution acknowledges the significant contributions of over 58,000 service members who lost their lives, the thousands who were wounded or held as prisoners of war, and the 1,545 who remain missing. It recognizes the challenges these veterans faced, including discrimination and lack of recognition, while also highlighting existing memorials and support systems that honor their legacy. The resolution serves as an official expression of gratitude from the Mississippi House of Representatives to Vietnam veterans and their families.
This Mississippi House Resolution formally commends retired Master Sergeant Clyde Moore for his 24-year career in the U.S. Air Force and expresses gratitude for his dedicated service to the country. The resolution highlights his three tours of duty in Vietnam, his work in various roles including postal and advisory positions, and his receipt of multiple medals for his service. Copies of the resolution will be provided to Master Sergeant Moore and the Capitol Press Corps as a formal recognition of his contributions.
This bill is a House resolution that formally recognizes regulated trapping as an effective tool for wildlife management in Mississippi. It does not change any laws or create new regulations but instead serves as a symbolic statement affirming the role of trapping in conservation efforts. The resolution highlights existing benefits such as predator control, habitat protection, and economic value from fur harvesting. It also directs the state to encourage public education about trapping practices and requires copies of the resolution to be sent to relevant state agencies and federal officials.
This House Resolution commends Erick Dampier, Jr., a basketball player at Madison-Ridgeland Academy, for being named MAIS Player of the Year. The resolution recognizes his achievements, including leading his team to the state championship, representing Team USA, and ranking as a top national prospect. It formally congratulates him and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.
This is a House Resolution, not a bill, that formally recognizes Kayllis Walker, a high school student-athlete from Laurel High School in Mississippi. The resolution commends her for leading her basketball team to the 2026 state championship while maintaining strong academic performance and leadership. It serves as an official acknowledgment of her achievements rather than establishing new laws or policies. The document does not create any legal requirements or changes to existing rules.
This Senate Resolution commends the Kossuth High School Lady Aggies Cheer Team and Coach Baylee Connell for winning state and national cheerleading championships. The bill recognizes their achievements, including five consecutive Mississippi state titles and two national titles at the 2026 UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships. The resolution lists the team members and coach, and directs the document to be presented to school officials and made available to the press. This is a ceremonial measure with no impact on laws or funding.
This Senate Resolution commends the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team and head coach Maurice Bowie for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's achievement as their first state title since 1998 and lists the roster members who earned the honor. It directs the resolution to be presented to the coach, school principal, and local education board while making it available to the press. This measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of the team's accomplishment rather than implementing new policy or funding.
This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally honors and commends Karell Dampeer upon his retirement as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Mississippi House of Representatives. The resolution recognizes Dampeer's 28 years of service, noting he began as an Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms in 1998 and was promoted to Sergeant-at-Arms in 2003 at age 29, making him the youngest in the United States to hold that position. It acknowledges his personal background, including his education at Jackson State University and his family life, while expressing appreciation for his dedication to the Mississippi Legislature. The resolution concludes by extending congratulations to Dampeer and wishing him well in his future endeavors.
This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team for its achievements at the 2026 UCA and UDA College National Championships. The resolution recognizes the team's multiple national titles, including back-to-back championships in the Open Co-Ed Game Day division and a three-peat in the Open All-Girl Cheer division. It also acknowledges the program's nine total national championships under Head Coach Brandon Casey and highlights the contributions of coaches, student-athletes, and supporters. Copies of the resolution will be provided to the coaches, college president, and local press.
This bill is a concurrent resolution from the Mississippi Legislature that formally asks the U.S. Congress to authorize the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for military veterans who served in Honduras between 1981 and 1992. The resolution highlights that while similar service in El Salvador during the same period qualified for this medal, veterans who served in Honduras were excluded, creating what the bill describes as an inequity in recognition. It notes that service members in Honduras faced hazardous conditions and that several veterans' organizations and other states support this request for retroactive medal issuance. The bill does not directly change federal law but serves as an official memorial urging federal action to address the perceived disparity in military award eligibility.
This Senate Resolution designates May 28, 2026, as "Blood Cancer Awareness Day" in Mississippi to promote public understanding of blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. The resolution encourages citizens, healthcare providers, and organizations to observe the day by increasing awareness, supporting patients and families, and advocating for continued investment in research and care access. It highlights the significant impact of blood cancers on Mississippi residents, including financial barriers to treatment and the state's participation in pediatric leukemia research. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, aiming to raise visibility for blood cancer issues within the state.
