Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi SR99: Commemorate the legacy of Mississippi Representative Icey Day the "Father of Mississippi Industries for the Blind."
Status: Passed both chambers, March 19, 2025
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE LEGACY OF THE LATE MISSISSIPPI REPRESENTATIVE ICEY DAY FROM ATTALA COUNTY, THE "FATHER OF THE MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND," ON THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING AND COMMENDING THE IMPORTANT FUNCTION OF MIB AS THE PREFERRED EMPLOYER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
What the bill says
A resolution commemorating the legacy of the late mississippi representative icey day from attala county, the "father of the mississippi industries for the blind," on the 70th anniversary of his passing and commending the important function of mib as the preferred employer of individuals who are visually impaired.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE LEGACY OF THE LATE MISSISSIPPI REPRESENTATIVE ICEY DAY FROM ATTALA COUNTY, THE "FATHER OF THE MISSISSIPPI INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND," ON THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING AND COMMENDING THE IMPORTANT FUNCTION OF MIB AS THE PREFERRED EMPLOYER OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. WHEREAS, we join the employees, administrators and supporters of the Mississippi Industries for the Blind in remembering the legacy of its founder, Mississippi Representative Icey Day from Attala County, on the 70th Anniversary of his passing on December 21, 1955; and WHEREAS, in 1928, the Mississippi Commission for the Blind was formed to administer newly enacted legislation authorizing the state to "aid the blind, whose training is not otherwise provided for, in finding employment." In 1942, a state agency, Mississippi Industries for the Blind, was founded through legislation to provide employment and training for Mississippians who are blind or visually impaired; and WHEREAS, the mission of Mississippi Industries for the Blind (MIB) is to be the preferred employer of Mississippians who are blind or visually impaired throughout the entire State of Mississippi. MIB is the leader in providing service to individuals who are blind or visually impaired regarding the available assistance and technology that can enhance independence and self-reliance in their careers and personal lives; and WHEREAS, Icey Wiley Day (July 1, …
Sponsors
- Robinson, Robin (R, 42) · primary sponsor
- Blount, David (D, 29)
- Randy Boyd (R, 19)
- Frazier, Hillman Terome (D, 27)
- McLendon, Michael (R, 1)
- Norwood, Sollie B. (D, 28)
- Seymour, Joseph M. (R, 47)
- Derrick Simmons (D, 12)
- Sparks, Daniel H. (R, 5)
- Thomas, Joseph (D, 22)
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 SR99?
- SR99 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Commemorate the legacy of Mississippi Representative Icey Day the "Father of Mississippi Industries for the Blind.".
- What does SR99 do?
- In its own words: A resolution commemorating the legacy of the late mississippi representative icey day from attala county, the "father of the mississippi industries for the blind," on the 70th anniversary of his passing and commending the important function of mib as the preferred employer of individuals who are visually impaired.
- What is the status of SR99?
- Passed both chambers as of March 19, 2025. Latest action: Adopted (March 19, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR99?
- Robinson, Robin (R, 42), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR99?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SR/SR0099.xml
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