Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi SR65: Extend sincerest sympathy of the Senate to surviving family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 27, 2025
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SINCEREST SYMPATHY OF THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF HINDS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF MARTIN SHIELDS, JR., WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON FEBRUARY 23, 2025, AND COMMENDING HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER.
What the bill says
A resolution extending the sincerest sympathy of the mississippi senate to the surviving family and friends of hinds county deputy sheriff martin shields, jr., who died in the line of duty on february 23, 2025, and commending his law enforcement career.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE SINCEREST SYMPATHY OF THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF HINDS COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF MARTIN SHIELDS, JR., WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY ON FEBRUARY 23, 2025, AND COMMENDING HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER. WHEREAS, it is with sadness that we mourn the passing of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr., who died in the line of duty on February 23, 2025, while responding to a domestic call in Terry, Mississippi; and WHEREAS, Deputy Shields had been employed with the Hinds County Sheriff's Office for approximately nine months, however, his law enforcement career was more extensive; and WHEREAS, Deputy Martin Shields was loved and cherished by many people, including his wife, his 12-year-old daughter, and his parents, Martin Luther Shields, Sr., and Marcie Bolton Levy; and WHEREAS, Sheriff Tyree Jones wrote a heartfelt tribute to Deputy Shields, who experienced a last encounter with the Deputy shortly before his untimely death. "Deputy Shields died a hero. He died while responding to a call for service to assist someone in need. He fulfilled his assignment and his God-given mission on earth." Across social media, law enforcement agencies and elected officials have been offering condolences to the family, friends and coworkers of Deputy Shields; and WHEREAS, we never can repay our debt to this officer …
Sponsors
- John Horhn (D) · primary sponsor
- DeBar, Dennis (R, 43)
- Chism, Kathy L. (R, 3)
- Barnett, Shane (R, 86)
- Barrett, Jason T (R, 39)
- Berry, Andy (R, 35)
- Blackmon, Lawrence (D, 57)
- Blackwell, Charles (R, 88)
- Blount, David (D, 29)
- Randy Boyd (R, 19)
- Brumfield, Gary (D, 38)
- Bryan, Hob (D, 7)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 20, 2026): 45 yea, 7 nay, passed
- Adopted (March 20, 2026): 45 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Adopted (February 27, 2025): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR65?
- SR65 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Extend sincerest sympathy of the Senate to surviving family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr.
- What does SR65 do?
- In its own words: A resolution extending the sincerest sympathy of the mississippi senate to the surviving family and friends of hinds county deputy sheriff martin shields, jr., who died in the line of duty on february 23, 2025, and commending his law enforcement career.
- What is the status of SR65?
- Passed both chambers as of February 27, 2025. Latest action: Adopted (February 27, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR65?
- John Horhn (D), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR65?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SR/SR0065.xml
Source: official Mississippi record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.