Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi HR113: Billy F. Gibbons; honor and commend for support of the Delta Blues Museum and designate April 9, 2025, as "Delta Blues Museum Da
Status: Passed both chambers, April 1, 2025
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LEGENDARY BILLY F. GIBBONS OF ZZ TOP FOR HIS ENDURING SUPPORT OF THE DELTA BLUES MUSEUM AND DECLARING APRIL 9, 2025, AS "DELTA BLUES MUSEUM DAY" IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A resolution commending the legendary billy f. gibbons of zz top for his enduring support of the delta blues museum and declaring april 9, 2025, as "delta blues museum day" in the state of mississippi.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LEGENDARY BILLY F. GIBBONS OF ZZ TOP FOR HIS ENDURING SUPPORT OF THE DELTA BLUES MUSEUM AND DECLARING APRIL 9, 2025, AS "DELTA BLUES MUSEUM DAY" IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, the Mississippi Delta, rich in heritage and steeped in the rhythms of a people whose experiences gave rise to the Blues, stands as the birthplace of one of America's greatest cultural contributions to the world; and WHEREAS, among the most revered stewards of this cultural legacy is the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which continues to preserve, promote, and honor the music, artists and stories that shaped the soul of a nation; and WHEREAS, Billy F. Gibbons, the iconic singer, guitarist and frontman of the legendary Texas rock band, ZZ Top, has for decades demonstrated steadfast commitment to the preservation of Blues music and has been a vocal and visible supporter of the Delta Blues Museum; and WHEREAS, a longtime aficionado and practitioner of Blues-influenced music, Mr. Gibbons co-wrote and recorded the song "My Head's In Mississippi" following a formative visit to the Delta Blues Museum — an experience that deepened his appreciation for Mississippi's musical roots and inspired countless others to engage with this vital heritage; and WHEREAS, from his early days with the psychedelic group, The Moving Sidewalks, to global acclaim …
Sponsors
- Paden, Orlando (D, 26) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Subjects: Billy F. Gibbons
Common questions
- What is HR113?
- HR113 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Billy F. Gibbons; honor and commend for support of the Delta Blues Museum and designate April 9, 2025, as "Delta Blues Museum Da.
- What does HR113 do?
- In its own words: A resolution commending the legendary billy f. gibbons of zz top for his enduring support of the delta blues museum and declaring april 9, 2025, as "delta blues museum day" in the state of mississippi.
- What is the status of HR113?
- Passed both chambers as of April 1, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (April 1, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR113?
- Paden, Orlando (D, 26).
- Where is the official record for HR113?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HR/HR0113.xml
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