Extend condolences on the passing of talk radio icon Paul Gallo and paying tribute to his public contributions.
SC 544 is a concurrent resolution passed by the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives to extend condolences to Paul Gallo's family and honor his 56-year career as a talk radio host in Mississippi. It recognizes Gallo's role as a "Godfather" of Mississippi talk radio, his hosting of "The Gallo Radio Show," and his community impact - including raising nearly $3 million for children's causes through SuperTalk's Radiothon. The resolution emphasizes his dedication to amplifying Mississippi's stories, holding leaders accountable, and connecting with listeners as "family" over decades. As a ceremonial tribute, it has no policy effect or direct impact on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended from its original introduction to its Senate adoption version, primarily changing the title format and adding a new clause to the final resolution. The substantive content of the resolution remains the same, with only minor formatting changes and the addition of a clause to make the resolution available to the Capitol Press Corps.
Scope change
No substantive change to the scope or applicability of the resolution; it remains a concurrent resolution extending condolences to Paul Gallo's family and paying tribute to his career.
TECHNICAL
Title was changed from 'SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 544' to 'SC 544 (As Adopted by Senate)' with updated session information
Added a new clause in the final resolution requiring the document to be presented to the family and made available to the Capitol Press Corps
Formatting changes including removal of page headers/footers and adjustment of WHEREAS clause numbering from 1-105 to unnumbered paragraphs
Added concluding language to the final resolution: 'and cherish fondly the memory of this most public-spirited citizen of Mississippi'
Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025
How they voted
49–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 51
Apr 1, 2025
D
Democratic16
87% Yea
R
Republican35
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Apr 1, 2025
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Daniel Sparks
RRepublican
Co
Andy Berry
RRepublican
Co
Angela Hill
RRepublican
Co
Bart Williams
RRepublican
Co
Ben Suber
RRepublican
Co
Brian Rhodes
RRepublican
Co
Brice Wiggins
RRepublican
Co
Briggs Hopson
RRepublican
Co
Chad McMahan
RRepublican
Co
Chuck Younger
RRepublican
Co
David Parker
RRepublican
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