Mississippi legislation · 2025 Regular Session
Mississippi SR125: Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 25, 2025
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FIRE ACADEMY AND RECOGNIZING ITS IMPACT ON FIRE SERVICE TRAINING AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the mississippi state fire academy and recognizing its impact on fire service training and public safety in mississippi.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MISSISSIPPI STATE FIRE ACADEMY AND RECOGNIZING ITS IMPACT ON FIRE SERVICE TRAINING AND PUBLIC SAFETY IN MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, we join the leadership, instructors, support staff, graduates and citizens of Mississippi in honoring the Mississippi State Fire Academy on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, since its establishment in 1974, the Mississippi State Fire Academy has been the premier institution for fire service training in the state, preparing generations of firefighters to protect lives and property through rigorous, high-quality instruction; and WHEREAS, the Academy has continually evolved to meet the changing demands of fire service, incorporating advanced training techniques, modern firefighting technologies and national best practices to ensure that Mississippi's firefighters remain among the most capable and well-prepared in the nation; and WHEREAS, the Mississippi State Fire Academy serves as a cornerstone of public safety in the state, providing essential training not only for municipal and volunteer firefighters but also for industrial fire brigades, emergency response teams and allied professionals; and WHEREAS, the Academy's commitment to excellence has earned national recognition, positioning it as a leader in fire service education and reinforcing Mississippi's reputation for strong emergency response preparedness; and WHEREAS, through its extensive training programs, the Academy has helped to reduce fire-related injuries and fatalities, safeguard critical infrastructure and support …
Sponsors
- McLendon, Michael (R, 1) · primary sponsor
- Barnett, Shane (R, 86)
- Barrett, Jason T (R, 39)
- Berry, Andy (R, 35)
- Blackmon, Lawrence (D, 57)
- Randy Boyd (R, 19)
- Brumfield, Gary (D, 38)
- Butler, Albert (D, 37)
- Carter, Joel R. (R, 49)
- Chassaniol, Lydia Graves (R, 14)
- Chism, Kathy L. (R, 3)
- DeBar, Dennis (R, 43)
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): 105 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR125?
- SR125 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the State Fire Academy.
- What does SR125 do?
- In its own words: A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the mississippi state fire academy and recognizing its impact on fire service training and public safety in mississippi.
- What is the status of SR125?
- Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2025. Latest action: Adopted (March 25, 2025).
- Who sponsored SR125?
- McLendon, Michael (R, 1), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR125?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/SR/SR0125.xml
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