Commend Major General John Trent Kelly for distinguished military service and congratulate on retirement.

This resolution (SR 97) is a ceremonial tribute from the Mississippi Senate to commend Major General John Trent Kelly for his 40-year military career and retirement. It specifically honors his service in the Mississippi Army National Guard, including deployments to Desert Storm and Iraq, his numerous military awards, and his leadership roles. The resolution expresses the Senate's gratitude for his service to Mississippi and the U.S., and it will be presented to General Kelly and shared with relevant military and government offices. As a purely commemorative measure with no policy or funding impact, it directly affects only the recipient and the Senate's official record.