This Senate Concurrent Resolution formally recognizes the City of Greenville, Mississippi, and its mayor as a national model for reducing violent crime through coordinated public safety strategies. The resolution commends the city for achieving significant crime reductions, including a 79% drop in violent crime, by implementing data-driven approaches such as targeted interventions, community-police partnerships, and advanced technology like gunshot detection systems. It highlights Greenville's broader efforts to share its strategies regionally and acknowledges the collaborative work of law enforcement, community leaders, and residents in creating safer neighborhoods. The bill serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally commends and congratulates automobile dealer Jonathan Allen of Gulfport, Mississippi, on his nomination for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Award. The resolution recognizes Allen's industry achievements and community service, noting his leadership roles in the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association and his work with local organizations like the Rotary Club and Boy Scouts. It highlights his business expansion at J. Allen Toyota and his innovative partnership with Project SEARCH, which provides vocational training for individuals with disabilities. The resolution serves as an official legislative acknowledgment of Allen's contributions to his trade and community rather than creating new laws or policies.
This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally commends Willie W. Moses, Jr. for his decades of service to Alcorn State University and the State of Mississippi. The resolution recognizes his 45-year career as director of the James L. Bolden Campus Union, where he worked to support student life and campus activities. It highlights his personal connection to the university, noting that nine of his siblings and his uncle also attended or worked at Alcorn. The document expresses gratitude for his contributions and wishes him well, with copies sent to Moses and the Capitol Press Corps.
This bill is a House Concurrent Resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes basketball team and their head coach, Sherri Cooley, for winning the 2026 MHSAA Class 5A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's 20-game winning streak and 32-2 season record, highlighting individual player achievements and acknowledging Coach Cooley's retirement after a 25-year career marked by a perfect coaching record. It also extends well wishes to Coach Cooley for her health as she retires to focus on her battle with breast cancer. The bill has no policy changes or regulatory effects; it serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of athletic excellence and community pride.
This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally commends the Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team for winning the NJCAA Region 23 Championship during the 2025-2026 season. The resolution recognizes the team's 23-8 record, their championship victory over Pearl River Community College, and their historic first national tournament appearance since 2005. It extends official congratulations from the Mississippi Legislature to the student-athletes, coaches, and college administration for their athletic and academic achievements.
This concurrent resolution (SC 529) is a symbolic gesture recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) and the 50th anniversary of Prison Fellowship. It affirms that incarcerated individuals in Mississippi have the right to practice their religion without unjustified government restrictions, as protected by RLUIPA. The resolution encourages Mississippi correctional agencies to maintain accessible religious programming and honors Prison Fellowship for its faith-based rehabilitation work, citing studies showing its programs reduce recidivism by over 60%. It does not create new laws but expresses legislative support for existing religious liberty protections in prisons.
Mississippi's Senate Concurrent Resolution 534 is a request to Congress, not a law. It urges Congress to include in the 2026 Water Resources Development Act a requirement for the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a reliability report on Marine Highway 65 (M-65). This report would assess the condition and risks of locks and infrastructure along M-65, including documented failures at the Demopolis, Holt, and Wilson locks. The resolution directly affects Mississippi's ports (like Yellow Creek and Itawamba), industries, and communities that rely on this waterway for transporting goods like steel, coal, and agricultural products. The report aims to guide future infrastructure investments to maintain the corridor's reliability.
This Mississippi House Resolution honors Staff Sergeant William Thurman Epps, a World War II veteran, on the occasion of his 100th birthday. The resolution formally commends his military service and congratulates him on reaching this milestone. It directs that copies of the document be provided to Staff Sergeant Epps and the Capitol Press Corps. This is a ceremonial measure recognizing an individual's life achievements rather than establishing new laws or policies.
This Mississippi House resolution honors Jakob Edward Kindt, a critical care master paramedic who died in a helicopter crash in Madison County on March 10, 2025. The bill formally recognizes his service as a first responder and expresses appreciation for his life and sacrifice. It directs copies of the resolution to Kindt's family and the Capitol Press Corps to commemorate his memory.
This bill is a House Resolution that formally commends Superintendent Ted Poore of the Madison County School District on the occasion of his retirement. It recognizes his 40-year career in education, including his 28 years of service to the district and various leadership roles such as teacher, coach, principal, and state accreditation commissioner. The resolution acknowledges his professional achievements, including receiving multiple awards for excellence in school administration and having a road named in his honor. It does not create any new laws or policies but serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Mississippi House of Representatives.
This House Resolution formally recognizes and commends Coach Sherri Cooley for her distinguished career as head coach of the Laurel High School Lady Tornadoes girls basketball team upon her retirement. The resolution highlights her achievements, including three state championships and a 25-year coaching career without a losing record. It also extends best wishes for her future endeavors. This is a ceremonial document with no policy changes or legal effects.
This bill is a House resolution that formally commends and congratulates the Lafayette County High School Commodores baseball team for winning the 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 5A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's victory in the championship series, highlights the contributions of individual players and coaches, and acknowledges the support received from the school administration, parents, and community. It serves as an official record of the legislature's recognition of the team's athletic achievement and expresses wishes for their continued success.
