Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi SR123: Recognize outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk upon being awarded the MNG Meritorious Civilian Service Medal.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 25, 2025
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF SENATOR JOHN A. POLK, DISTRICT 44, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS AWARD OF THE MISSISSIPPI MERITORIOUS CIVILIAN SERVICE MEDAL BY THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing the outstanding leadership of senator john a. polk, district 44, upon the occasion of his award of the mississippi meritorious civilian service medal by the mississippi national guard.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF SENATOR JOHN A. POLK, DISTRICT 44, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS AWARD OF THE MISSISSIPPI MERITORIOUS CIVILIAN SERVICE MEDAL BY THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD. WHEREAS, on March 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of Mississippi, as authorized by the Mississippi Code of 1972 and attested by Adjutant General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr., awarded the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal to Senator John A. Polk, District 44, for Outstanding Achievement in Support of the Mississippi National Guard; and WHEREAS, this is the highest civilian award that can be bestowed by the Mississippi National Guard; and WHEREAS, the citation on the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal Award states as follows: "As Mississippi Senator from District 44 under your leadership, the Mississippi Legislature has provided unprecedented levels of support and opportunity to the soldiers, airmen, families and civilians of the Mississippi National Guard by fostering a partnership and investing in those who serve. Your dedication to duty and professional expertise have contributed to a stronger military. Your professionalism brings great credit to yourself, the Senate of Mississippi, the Mississippi National Guard, and the United States Armed Forces. Given under my hand in the City of Jackson this the 7th day of March 2025. Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. The Adjutant General of Mississippi"; and WHEREAS, we join …
Sponsors
- Kirby, Dean (R, 30) · primary sponsor
- Berry, Andy (R, 35)
- Blackmon, Lawrence (D, 57)
- Blackwell, Charles (R, 88)
- Blount, David (D, 29)
- DeBar, Dennis (R, 43)
- Frazier, Hillman Terome (D, 27)
- Harkins, Josh (R, 20)
- Hopson, W. Briggs (R, 23)
- Johnson, Robert L. (D, 94)
- McLendon, Michael (R, 1)
- Michel, J. Walter (R, 25)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 31, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Conference Report Adopted (March 25, 2025): 46 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR123?
- SR123 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Recognize outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk upon being awarded the MNG Meritorious Civilian Service Medal.
- What does SR123 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing the outstanding leadership of senator john a. polk, district 44, upon the occasion of his award of the mississippi meritorious civilian service medal by the mississippi national guard.
- What is the status of SR123?
- Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2025. Latest action: Adopted (March 25, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR123?
- Kirby, Dean (R, 30), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR123?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SR/SR0123.xml
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