Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HR62: Edwin Jerome "Jerry" Wilburn; commend life and legacy upon his passing.
Status: Passed both chambers, February 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, LEGACY AND SERVICE OF FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN JEROME "JERRY" WILBURN, AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY UPON HIS PASSING.
What the bill says
A resolution mourning the loss and commemorating the life, legacy and service of former state representative edwin jerome "jerry" wilburn, and expressing deepest sympathy to his family, friends and community upon his passing.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, LEGACY AND SERVICE OF FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE EDWIN JEROME "JERRY" WILBURN, AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY UPON HIS PASSING. WHEREAS, it is written in Ecclesiastes 3:1 that "To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the Heaven," and as such, on January 13, 2026, the immaculate author and finisher of our souls' destiny summoned the mortal presence of the distinguished gentleman from Itawamba, former State Representative Edwin Jerome "Jerry" Wilburn, to eternal rest, rendering great sorrow and loss to his family, friends and community; and WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi and, particularly, the City of Mantachie lost a loving husband, father, neighbor, fierce advocate, loyal friend, community treasure and a real character with the passing of Representative Wilburn, and there is now a hush in our hearts as we pay our respects to the memory of one who has been called to join that heavenly caravan; and *HR43/R2394* H. R. No. 62 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/HR43/R2394 PAGE 1 (ELS\KP) WHEREAS, Representative Wilburn, the youngest of five children, was born on September 18, 1940, to Elijah and Lula Wren Wilburn on the west side of the Tombigbee River, and he remained a proud Itawamba Countian for his entire life; and WHEREAS, …
Sponsors
- Randy Boyd (R, 19) · primary sponsor
- Turner, Jerry R. (R, 18)
- Donnie Bell (R, 21)
- Watson, Percy W. (D, 103)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Subjects: Edwin Jerome "Jerry" Wilburn
Common questions
- What is HR62?
- HR62 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Edwin Jerome "Jerry" Wilburn; commend life and legacy upon his passing.
- What does HR62 do?
- In its own words: A resolution mourning the loss and commemorating the life, legacy and service of former state representative edwin jerome "jerry" wilburn, and expressing deepest sympathy to his family, friends and community upon his passing.
- What is the status of HR62?
- Passed both chambers as of February 23, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (February 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR62?
- Randy Boyd (R, 19), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR62?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0062.xml
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