SR 142 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Commend career of Jim Ellis upon his retirement as the Mississippi State University Baseball announcer.

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 142) commending Jim Ellis for his 46-year career as the play-by-play announcer for Mississippi State University baseball. It recognizes his role as "The Voice of the Diamond Dawgs," highlighting his coverage of 11 College World Series appearances, SEC championships, and the 2021 national title. The resolution formally praises his service to MSU and the state, with no policy changes or direct impact on any laws or individuals beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment. It was adopted by the Mississippi Senate in April 2025.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Mar 28, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reformatted from an 'As Introduced' version to an 'As Adopted by Senate' version, with the primary substantive change being the addition of a WHEREAS clause recognizing Jim Ellis's broader broadcasting career beyond baseball, including his work calling football and men's basketball games. The resolution's text was also slightly reorganized and cleaned up, with some formatting inconsistencies removed.

Scope change

The resolution's scope remains the same - it is a commendation resolution for Jim Ellis's retirement - but the text now more comprehensively acknowledges his multi-sport broadcasting career.

TECHNICAL

Added a WHEREAS clause recognizing Ellis's work calling football and men's basketball games following Jack Cristil's retirement in 2011-2012

Reorganized the resolution text from 'As Introduced' format to 'As Adopted by Senate' format with improved formatting and removed page headers/footers

Adjusted the order of WHEREAS clauses to better flow chronologically through Ellis's career timeline

Floor votes · Senate Apr 1, 2025

How they voted

49–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 51

Apr 1, 2025

D Democratic16

14 Yea 2

87% Yea

R Republican35

35 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Apr 1, 2025

Upper · Passed

Adopted

upper

Mar 31, 2025

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Be Adopted

upper

Mar 28, 2025

Committee

Referred To Rules

upper

1 primary · 15 co-sponsors