Sen. David Blount

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution recognizing Mississippi Methodist Hospital and Rehabilitation Center for its 50th anniversary. It formally commends the hospital for 50 years of providing rehabilitation services to patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions, including brain/spinal injuries and stroke, across Mississippi. The resolution highlights the hospital’s growth from 60 to 124 beds, its specialized centers (like the Center for Neuroscience), and its role in improving patient independence without creating new policies or funding. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not impose legal requirements or affect any individuals or programs.

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 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 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 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.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SC 530) is a concurrent resolution honoring Mayor Isla Tullos of Raymond, Mississippi, for her 28-year public service and historic preservation work. It recognizes her role in restoring historic buildings (including Raymond's 1830s Probate/Chancery Building), founding preservation groups, establishing the city's Historic Preservation Commission, and securing designations like "Certified Local Government" and "Preserve America Community." The resolution does not create new laws or policies; it solely serves as a formal tribute to her career. It was adopted by the Mississippi legislature on March 5, 2025, and will be presented to Mayor Tullos and local officials.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 505 is a ceremonial tribute honoring Emily Wagster Pettus for her 30-year career as a Capitol correspondent for The Associated Press in Mississippi. The resolution formally thanks her for covering legislative sessions, state government, and major events like Hurricane Katrina and civil rights trials. It recognizes her role in providing fair coverage, mentoring new reporters, and her service to Mississippi citizens. This resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a gesture of appreciation from the Mississippi Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law. It formally congratulates the Jackson State University Tigers football team and head coach TC Taylor for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl, which determines the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) national championship. The resolution acknowledges their victory over South Carolina State (28-7), ending a 17-game postseason losing streak, and highlights their defensive performance in the championship game. It does not create any policy changes or affect any individuals or entities beyond expressing legislative recognition of the team's achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing Senator Angela Turner Ford for receiving the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE) 2024 Legislative Champion Award. It formally commends her advocacy for adult education in Mississippi, citing her support during National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week and her role as a keynote speaker for a High School Equivalency ceremony. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any programs or individuals beyond honoring the Senator. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate on March 6, 2025.