HR 69 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Miller Bernard Smith, Jr.; mourn the loss and commerate life and legacy upon his passing.

This resolution (HR 69) is a formal expression of mourning and commemoration for Miller Bernard Smith, Jr., a Jackson, Mississippi radio host known as "The Mighty Burner" and "Junebug," who passed away on February 12, 2025. It honors his life, legacy, and contributions to his community, family, and Mississippi radio (WMPR 90.1 FM), while expressing sympathy to his surviving family. The resolution was adopted by the Mississippi House of Representatives on March 17, 2025, and directed to his family, WMPR, and press corps. It has no policy or financial impact - it is purely a ceremonial tribute.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025

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This document is a House Resolution (HR 69) mourning the life of Mr. Miller Bernard Smith, Jr., a Mississippi radio personality. The changes between versions are primarily formatting and layout adjustments rather than substantive policy changes. The resolution's purpose, content, and legal effect remain identical - it is a commemorative resolution expressing sympathy to the family of a deceased individual.

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Formatting and layout changes including page headers, document numbering, and text alignment adjustments between the 'As Introduced' and 'As Adopted' versions.

Minor text corrections such as changing 'commemorate' to 'commemorate' and adjusting line breaks and spacing throughout the document.

Added 'As Adopted by House' designation to indicate the resolution has passed the House of Representatives.

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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Adopted

lower

Mar 17, 2025

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

Referred To Rules

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