Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi SR98: Commemorate 125th Anniversary Celebration of First-Trinity Presbyterian Church of Laurel.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 19, 2025
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE QUASQUICENTENNIAL (125TH) ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF FIRST-TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A resolution commemorating the quasquicentennial (125th) anniversary celebration of first-trinity presbyterian church of laurel, mississippi.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE QUASQUICENTENNIAL (125TH) ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF FIRST-TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, we join the faithful communicants of First-Trinity Presbyterian Church of Laurel, Mississippi, in noting and celebrating the Quasquicentennial (125th) Anniversary of the founding of the church; and WHEREAS, the history of First-Trinity Presbyterian Church of Laurel mirrors the history of the City of Laurel, Mississippi, which began as a small lumber town and turned into a vibrant city with both industrial significance and cultural attractions; and WHEREAS, in 1895, Reverend A.B. Coit came to Laurel from Enterprise, Mississippi, and met six Presbyterians with a desire to have a church of their own. Five years later in March 1900, after borrowing spaces to worship from not only other churches but the local "Opera House" and even the Laurel Hotel, the first elders and deacons were elected, followed by trustees to organize a church build. Mr. Silas W. Gardiner of Eastman and Gardiner Lumber Company generously gave the church his corner lot on 5th Avenue, which he had intended for his own home, even though he was not a Presbyterian; and WHEREAS, in November 1900, Reverend R.L. Campbell was called as the first minister, making it the first church of any denomination in Mississippi south of Meridian to New Orleans to employ a minister full time. …
Sponsors
- Robinson, Robin (R, 42) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 31, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Adopted (March 19, 2025): 49 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR98?
- SR98 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Commemorate 125th Anniversary Celebration of First-Trinity Presbyterian Church of Laurel.
- What does SR98 do?
- In its own words: A resolution commemorating the quasquicentennial (125th) anniversary celebration of first-trinity presbyterian church of laurel, mississippi.
- What is the status of SR98?
- Passed both chambers as of March 19, 2025. Latest action: Adopted (March 19, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR98?
- Robinson, Robin (R, 42).
- Where is the official record for SR98?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SR/SR0098.xml
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