Mississippi HR162: Richard "Rick" Allen Haggard; mourn the loss and commemorate life, legacy and service upon his passing.

What the bill says

A resolution mourning the loss and commemorating the life, service and legacy of mr. richard "rick" allen haggard, and expressing deepest sympathy to his family, colleagues and friends upon his passing.

From the introduced text:

A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, SERVICE AND LEGACY OF MR. RICHARD "RICK" ALLEN HAGGARD, AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY, COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING. WHEREAS, it is written in II Corinthians 4:17-18, "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen, for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal," and as such, the immaculate author and finisher of our souls' destiny summoned the mortal presence of dearly beloved, Mr. Richard "Rick" Allen Haggard, to eternal rest, as he made life's final transition from earthly travailing to heavenly reward, rendering great sorrow and loss to his family, colleagues and the community he faithfully served; and WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi, Lee County and the Mooreville community lost a dedicated public servant and protector with the passing of School Resource Officer Richard "Rick" Allen Haggard of the Lee County Sheriff's Department on Monday, February *HR26/R2686* H. R. No. 162 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/HR26/R2686 PAGE 1 (DJ\KW) 2, 2026, who laid down his life in the line of duty while faithfully serving and protecting others; …

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Sponsors

• Randy Boyd (R, 19) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 3, 2026: Enrolled Bill Signed
2. April 1, 2026: Adopted
3. March 30, 2026: Title Suff Do Be Adopted
4. March 29, 2026: Referred To Rules

Common questions

What is HR162?

HR162 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Richard "Rick" Allen Haggard; mourn the loss and commemorate life, legacy and service upon his passing.

What does HR162 do?

In its own words: A resolution mourning the loss and commemorating the life, service and legacy of mr. richard "rick" allen haggard, and expressing deepest sympathy to his family, colleagues and friends upon his passing.

What is the status of HR162?

Passed both chambers as of April 3, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled Bill Signed (April 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HR162?

Randy Boyd (R, 19).

Where is the official record for HR162?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HR/HR0162.xml