Representative Alyce Clarke takes a point of personal privilege at the well to announce she is not seeking re-election. Rep. Clarke (D - Jackson) was first elected in 1984.
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Today, the House recognized Ameshya Williams-Holliday
@_meshya4
for being the first Mississippi HBCU player drafted by the
@WNBA
. Congratulations, and thank you for representing Mississippi so well!
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Today, the House honored Poplarville natives
@ChapelHartBand
with House Resolution 2. The HR commends them on their massive success as positive representatives of Mississippi. Thank you for joining us!
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Today in the House, we honored the Lady Bobcats Softball Team of
@jones_athletics
who are the reigning National Champions and are currently ranked
#1
preseason. Congratulations, ladies!
Good morning from the empty House Chamber 😳 The restoration process on the dome is about to start, so all the desks and chairs have been moved out!
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Today, the House was joined by the family of Pascagoula native
@jimmybuffett
. The Buffetts were presented with House Concurrent Resolution 16, commending and celebrating his life and legacy.
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Today, the House honored WWII veteran and Purple Heart recipient Mr. O.D. Jackson from Neshoba County. And today is his 94th birthday! Thank you for your service, Mr. Jackson!
Today in the House, we are recognizing the
@AlcornStateU
football team for their accomplishment of winning the 2019 SWAC championship. To read HCR 12 honoring the team, visit .
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Today,
@otisanthony
, of Indianola, took the oath of office to represent District 31 in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Welcome, Representative Anthony!
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In less than 24 hours, we will convene at the Capitol for the 2019 Legislative Session. Be sure to follow us on Twitter for all the latest updates regarding
@MSHouseOfRep
!
Military Affairs Committee Assistant Chawetta Johnson was honored today with the Patrick Henry Award, the highest civilian award given by the
@NGAUS1878
, for her outstanding service to the Armed Forces. Congrats, Chawetta!
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A special thank you to Miss Metro Jackson Outstanding Teen Nataleigh Nix for singing the National Anthem as we opened the 2023 Legislative Session.
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Today at the Capitol, two new representatives were sworn in by Speaker
@PhilipGunnMS
. Rep. Ronnie Crudup, Jr. (District 71) and Rep. Solomon Osborne (District 32) were surrounded by friends and family as they took the oath of office. Welcome, gentlemen!
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On behalf of the House, the Speaker announced that House Information Officer Barrett Climer Wilson had her baby yesterday afternoon. Thomas David Wilson was born at 5:36 PM, and he weighed 9 pounds. Mother and child are doing well.
Today in the House, we are joined by Dr. Robert Ballard, most known for his discovery of the RMS Titanic in 1985. Dr. Ballard announced his partnership with
@SouthernMiss
and the Corps of Exploration to launch a project of mapping the sea floor of USA territorial waters.
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Last Friday, Jeffery Harness, of Fayette, took the oath of office to represent District 85 in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Welcome, Representative Harness!
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Today at the Capitol, Representative
@KentMcCarty
was sworn in by Speaker
@PhilipGunnMS
. McCarty (District 101) was surrounded by family and friends as he took the oath of office. Welcome, Rep. McCarty!
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Today, the House honored Mr. Joe F. Sanderson of
@Sanderson_Corp
with a presentation of HR 5, which was passed yesterday. The resolution commends Mr. Sanderson upon celebration of his 75th birthday and for his leadership of Sanderson Farms. .
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House Bill 1156 has been introduced. The bill would prohibit polling places from being closed within sixty days before an election. To read HB 1156, visit .
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Today, the House honors Rep.
@emachuddleston
with House Resolution 96, commending him on his honor as the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association.
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Today, the House honors WWII veteran Howard Bennett of Sumrall. Bennett turns 100 later this year, and he has been awarded the Legion of Honour by the French Government, the highest degree of merit in France. He will also be knighted by the French president soon.
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Today, the House honors the
@jacksonprep
Varsity Baseball Team for winning the
@msais
6A State Championship for the 5th consecutive year. To read HR 1, visit . Congratulations!
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House Bill 1 has been introduced. The bill would codify the new state flag as chosen by the Commission to Redesign the MS State Flag and approved by the citizens of MS. To read HB 1, visit .
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Today in the House, we recognized Miss Rodeo America 2019 Taylor McNair. Miss McNair, originally from Learned, was crowned this past December and is the third Mississippi native to win the coveted title. Congratulations!
House Bill 499 has been introduced. The bill will designate US Hwy 45 in Alcorn County and Prentiss County as “Speaker William J. ‘Billy’ McCoy Memorial Highway.” To read HB 499, visit .
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Today, the House was thrilled to be a part of honoring Former Rep. Alyce G. Clarke with a portrait. Ms. Clarke was the first African American female legislator in Mississippi when she was elected in 1984.
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Senate Bill 2123, or the “Mississippi Correctional Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2020,” has been introduced with a strike-all amendment. To read the bill, visit .
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Today, the House recognizes James Anderson of Holmes County, a World War II veteran, and we celebrate the occasion of his 100th birthday. Thank you for your service!
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Today, the House honored
@MississippiDOT
Southern Commissioner Tom King with House Resolution 38. The resolution commends Commissioner King on his stellar career upon his upcoming retirement. To read HR38, visit
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