Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HR143: Archie Tucker; commend upon retirement from the United States Dept. of Agriculture after 51 years of public service.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 26, 2026
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MR. ARCHIE TUCKER UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE AFTER 51 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
What the bill says
A resolution commending and congratulating mr. archie tucker upon his retirement from the united states department of agriculture's agricultural research service after 51 years of public service.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MR. ARCHIE TUCKER UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE AFTER 51 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE. WHEREAS, Mr. Archie Tucker, the first African American in the history of the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service to hold the positions of Area Administrative Officer and Deputy Area Director, is being honored and celebrated upon the special occasion of his retirement after 51 years of public service; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tucker, a native of Leland, Mississippi, began his illustrious career with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as an inquisitive 16-year-old high school student who worked as a part-time biological aide in the Southern Insect Management Research Unit at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Stoneville, Mississippi; and WHEREAS, after graduating from Leland High School, Mr. Tucker earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) and then *HR43/R2758* H. R. No. 143 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/HR43/R2758 PAGE 1 (OM\KP) flourished over the next 51 years making contributions at ARS in Stoneville, where he climbed the ranks to serve in the following positions: Biological Laboratory Technician, Area Property Management Officer, Assistant Area Director, Deputy Area Director, Area Administrative Officer, Associate Area Director and Area Director; and WHEREAS, in addition to …
Sponsors
- Hines, John W. (D, 50) · primary sponsor
- Willie Bailey (D, 49)
Latest actions
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Immediate Release
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Subjects: Archie Tucker
Common questions
- What is HR143?
- HR143 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Archie Tucker; commend upon retirement from the United States Dept. of Agriculture after 51 years of public service.
- What does HR143 do?
- In its own words: A resolution commending and congratulating mr. archie tucker upon his retirement from the united states department of agriculture's agricultural research service after 51 years of public service.
- What is the status of HR143?
- Passed both chambers as of March 26, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (March 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR143?
- Hines, John W. (D, 50), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR143?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0143.xml
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