Sen. Hillman Frazier

Maddy summaryThis resolution commemorates Mississippi Representative Icey Day, the founder of Mississippi Industries for the Blind (MIB), on the 70th anniversary of his death. It honors his legacy as the "Father of MIB" and commends MIB for serving as the preferred employer of visually impaired Mississippians. The resolution recognizes Day’s work founding MIB in 1942 to provide employment and training for blind and visually impaired residents. It has been formally adopted by the Mississippi Senate.

Maddy summaryThis resolution recognizes 25 Mississippi high school coaches selected for the "Tomorrow's 25 Coaching Fellowship," a program developed by the Mississippi Association of Coaches, MHSAA, and the University of Mississippi School of Education. It honors these coaches for their leadership, character, and community commitment, with the fellowship focusing on developing future athletic leaders through leadership training, peer networking, and mentorship. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic recognition with no new requirements or funding. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 19, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 97) is a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate to commend Major General John Trent Kelly for his 40-year military career and retirement. It specifically honors his service in the Mississippi Army National Guard, including deployments to Desert Storm and Iraq, his numerous military awards, and his leadership roles. The resolution expresses the Senate's gratitude for his service to Mississippi and the U.S., and it will be presented to General Kelly and shared with relevant military and government offices. As a purely commemorative measure with no policy or funding impact, it directly affects only the recipient and the Senate's official record.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 114) is a symbolic tribute honoring the three crew members who died in a medical helicopter crash in Madison County on March 10, 2025. It commends the pilot (Cal Wesolowski) and two medical personnel (Dustin Pope and Jakob Kindt) who were transporting a patient to the University of Mississippi Medical Center when the aircraft crashed. The resolution expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to their families and recognizes their service, but it does not create new laws or affect any policies. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding effect beyond honoring the victims.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 77) formally commends the Canton High School Tigers Boys Basketball Team and Head Coach BJ Townsend for winning back-to-back MHSAA Class 5A State Championships in 2024-2025. It directly honors the team, coaches, and school staff for their achievement, recognizing their championship wins and community impact. The resolution contains no policy changes or funding; it is purely a ceremonial expression of recognition. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 13, 2025, and will be presented to the coach and school officials.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 75) is a ceremonial commendation by the Mississippi Senate honoring the Brandon High School Bulldog Cheerleading Team and Head Coach Amber King for winning their sixth National Cheerleading Association (NCA) Grand National Championship. It specifically recognizes their historic achievement as the first team in 75 years to win back-to-back Grand Championships, along with their additional titles in other categories. The resolution has no policy provisions or financial impact; it serves solely to publicly recognize the team's athletic success and dedication.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 78) formally commends the Callaway High School Lady Chargers girls basketball team and their coaches, Ashil Sutton and Deyano Martin, for winning the 2025 MHSAA Class 6A championship. It specifically recognizes their victory over West Jones (51-46) on March 1, 2025, marking Jackson Public Schools' first basketball title since 2021. The resolution has no policy or financial impact; it is purely ceremonial, expressing legislative support through words of praise and directing the resolution to the team, school principal, and school board.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis 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.