Sen. Jason Barrett

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 40) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for the Brookhaven High School Girls Cross-Country Team's first 5A State Championship win on November 2, 2024. It specifically honors the team and head coach Shannon Knott for defeating Corinth High by a single point (35-36) after six previous runner-up finishes. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a symbolic gesture of recognition from the Mississippi Senate to the team, coaches, and school community.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SR 43) honoring Coach Glenn Davis upon his retirement as Copiah-Lincoln Community College's (Co-Lin) longest-serving head football coach. It recognizes his 21-season tenure, 114-81 record, MACJC championship, and role in sending over 250 student-athletes to four-year universities. The resolution expresses the Mississippi Senate's congratulations and best wishes for his retirement, acknowledging his coaching achievements and impact on student-athletes. It has no policy or financial provisions - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (SC 502), not a policy bill. It formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to the family of John J. Fraiser, Jr., a former state senator, presiding judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals, and WWII veteran who died in July 2024. The resolution commends his decades of public service, including establishing the Mississippi Court of Appeals and authoring education-related legislation. It has no policy impact or effect on any individuals or laws.

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 resolution (SR 44) is a ceremonial Senate commendation for the Brookhaven Academy girls' fastpitch softball team and coach Lisa Covington. It formally recognizes their victory in winning the 2024 MAIS 5A championship title by sweeping Parklane Academy in a best-of-three series. The resolution specifically highlights their 9-6 game two win and third title in four seasons, extending congratulations to the team, coaches, and school. As a procedural resolution, it has no policy impact and solely serves to honor the team's athletic achievement.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Mississippi Senate to honor Addie Carver, a 17-year-old Monticello resident who became the first Miss Teen USA winner from Mississippi since 1987. The resolution formally commends her victory, highlights her community roots, dance teaching, social media company, and plans to study marketing at the University of Southern Mississippi. It has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic expression of pride from the Senate. The resolution was adopted on February 18, 2025.

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 summarySR 27 is a ceremonial resolution extending the Mississippi Senate's sympathy to the family of Jeanne Carter Luckey, a National Republican Committee Woman and community leader from Louisville, Mississippi, following her death on November 7, 2024. The resolution commends her service, including her work as Mississippi Federation of Republican Women President, her advocacy for disability access on the Institutions of Higher Learning board, and her decades of community involvement. This resolution has no policy effect - it solely expresses the Senate’s condolences and acknowledges her life’s contributions. It was adopted by the Senate on February 17, 2025.