Sen. Hillman Frazier

Maddy summarySR 48 is a commemorative resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Summit Police Officer Troy Floyd, who died in the line of duty on February 6, 2025. The resolution recognizes his 27-year law enforcement career - including roles with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Summit Police Department, and Mississippi Department of Corrections - and highlights his community involvement, particularly through youth programs like DARE. It extends condolences to his family and directs the resolution to be presented to his family, the Summit Police Chief, and Lincoln County Sheriff. This resolution does not create new policies or affect any laws, as it solely serves to memorialize Officer Floyd's service and sacrifice.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (SR 41) honoring The Williams Brothers, a Mississippi gospel group, for their musical and cultural contributions. The resolution formally recognizes their decades-long legacy, including over 42 albums, performances at major venues like Carnegie Hall and the White House, and their 2022 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is purely an official expression of appreciation from the Mississippi Senate. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 20, 2025.

Maddy summarySR 47 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate to congratulate Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown on winning Super Bowl LVII. The resolution recognizes Brown as a former Starkville High School Yellow Jackets player and Ole Miss Rebel who led the Eagles to victory in the 2025 Super Bowl. It formally extends the Senate's congratulations to Brown, his family, and his alma maters (Starkville High School and Ole Miss), without creating any new laws or affecting policy. The resolution was adopted on February 20, 2025, following its referral to the Rules Committee.

Maddy summaryThis 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SC 506) is a concurrent resolution expressing the Mississippi Legislature's sympathy to the surviving family of former State Senator Nickey Reed Browning of Pontotoc, Mississippi, following his death on October 29, 2024. It commends his 24-year service in the Senate, his community leadership, and his role as a longtime coach for the Pontotoc Red Sox American Legion Baseball team. The resolution formally extends condolences and recognizes his contributions to Pontotoc and Union Counties. As a commemorative measure, it does not create any new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryBill SC 504 is a commemorative resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's deepest sympathy to the family of Charles James Pittman, a former Mississippi State Senator and former staff member to Governor Haley Barbour. The resolution also commends his decades of public service, including founding the "MS Singing Senators" and his dedication to Mississippi communities. It honors his legacy of ethics, community involvement, and service to the state, as detailed in the resolution's preamble. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or affect policy, but serves as a formal tribute.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 30) expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of Representative Charles L. Young, Jr., following his passing on December 19, 2024. It formally extends sympathy to his surviving family members, recognizing his service as a Democrat representing Mississippi's 82nd District since 2012. The resolution does not create any new policies or affect any specific laws, as it is a ceremonial expression of respect for a deceased legislator.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution commends Cotton Ruthven's 30+ year career as Senior Research Counsel at the Mississippi Law Research Institute and his service as a decorated Vietnam War veteran (Silver Star, Purple Heart, Bronze Star). It honors his military service, legal contributions to Mississippi's legislature, and advocacy for veterans. The Mississippi Senate formally adopted the resolution in February 2025 to recognize his retirement. (Note: This is a non-binding commendation with no policy impact.)

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 25), not a substantive bill. It formally commends and thanks Carla Davis, a Mississippi native and Chief Genetic Genealogist at Othram, Inc., for her work identifying victims in unsolved murder cases through genetic genealogy. The resolution recognizes her funding of forensic testing that solved cold cases in Mississippi, including giving names to unidentified remains like "Vancleave Jane Doe" and "Escatawpa Jane Doe." It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change policy - it is purely an honorary gesture by the Mississippi Senate.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 12) formally congratulates "Visit Mississippi" and the Mississippi Tourism Association for winning the "Past Presidents Award" at the 2025 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The award recognized their float celebrating Mississippi's music heritage, honoring Elvis Presley and B.B. King. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any individuals or policies - it simply expresses the state's support for Mississippi's tourism program through this recognition. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on February 17, 2025.