Extend the deepest sympathy of the Legislature on the passing of former Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring former Mississippi House Speaker Pro Tempore Robert George Clark, Jr., who died on March 4, 2025. It extends the Legislature's sympathy to his family and recognizes his historic service as Mississippi's first African American legislator since Reconstruction (1967-2003), his leadership roles, and his advocacy for education and Mississippi's historical preservation. The resolution directs that it be presented to his family and forwarded to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. No policy changes or funding are involved.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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MINOR
The bill title was updated to reflect that it has been adopted by both the Senate and House, indicating the legislation has now passed both chambers of the legislature. This change signifies the bill is moving toward becoming law rather than remaining at the Senate-only stage.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged as it is a concurrent resolution expressing sympathy; the change is purely procedural regarding its legislative status.
TECHNICAL
Updated bill status from 'As Adopted by Senate' to 'As Adopted by Senate and House' to reflect bicameral passage.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 13, 2025
How they voted
51–0
Passed
Total votes 51
Mar 13, 2025
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican35
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
0 primary · 43 co-sponsors
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