Commend Coach Bill Ward upon his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
This Senate Resolution formally congratulates Coach Bill Ward on his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The resolution recognizes his 33-year career coaching football, girls basketball, and track across Mississippi, including leading his Pelahatchie team to a state championship in 2001. It also acknowledges his leadership roles within the Mississippi Association of Coaches, where he served as president and board member. The document serves as an official commendation from the Mississippi Senate to Coach Ward and his family.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Mar 31, 2026
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Floor votes · Senate Mar 31, 2026
How they voted
52–0
Passed
Total votes 52
Mar 31, 2026
D
Democratic18
100% Yea
R
Republican34
100% Yea
Vote distribution
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Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
upper
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
Referred To Rules
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Rhodes
RRepublican
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