Edwin Jerome "Jerry" Wilburn; commend life and legacy upon his passing.
This is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the Mississippi House of Representatives to honor the late former State Representative Edwin Jerome "Jerry" Wilburn following his death on January 13, 2026. The resolution commemorates his 20-year service in the legislature, his advocacy for community initiatives like the North Mississippi Regional Center, and his dedication to helping vulnerable residents through the Wilburn Family Foundation. It expresses the House's deepest sympathy to his family and community while recognizing his legacy as a "fierce advocate" and "community treasure" from Itawamba County. The resolution has no legislative effect beyond this commemoration.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action Feb 23, 2026
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The bill title was updated from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House', indicating it has passed the initial House vote. The resolution's purpose remains unchanged - mourning Representative Wilburn and expressing sympathy to his family. No substantive policy changes were made to the resolution's content.
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Title designation changed from 'As Introduced' to 'As Adopted by House', reflecting the bill's procedural status after House approval
Added parenthetical note '(As Adopted by House)' to clarify the bill's current legislative status
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
lower
0 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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