Mississippi SR53: Recognize Katie Blount on the occasion of her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing the dedication, expertise and commitment to excellence of katie blount on the occasion of her retirement as director of the mississippi department of archives and history.

From the engrossed text:

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION, EXPERTISE AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE OF KATIE BLOUNT ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS DIRECTOR OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY. WHEREAS, Mississippi Department of Archives and History Director Katie Blount, who led the agency through many successful endeavors, including the establishment of the nationally recognized Two Mississippi Museums and supported efforts to adopt a new state flag, has announced her retirement after leading MDAH since 2015. Blount's retirement will be effective June 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, Blount, who began her career at MDAH as a public relations coordinator in 1994, is the agency's seventh director since 1902 and only the second woman to hold the position. Charlotte Capers became the first woman to head MDAH and a state agency in 1955. Blount has more than three decades of public service in Mississippi; and WHEREAS, under Blount's leadership, MDAH has strengthened relations with Tribal Partners through repatriation and begun work *SS08/R1486.1* S. R. No. 53 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS08/R1486.1 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) on several renovation or development projects at Native-American sites, battlefields, and civil rights sites, among other historic sites, and the upcoming Margaret Ann Crigler Park in downtown Jackson; and WHEREAS, earlier this year, Blount was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association for State and Local …

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Sponsors

• Hopson, W. Briggs (R, 23) · primary sponsor
• Blackwell, Kevin (R, 19)
• England, Jeremy (R, 51)
• Frazier, Hillman Terome (D, 27)
• Hickman, Rod (D, 32)
• Johnson, Chris (R, 44)
• Kirby, Dean (R, 30)
• Michel, J. Walter (R, 25)
• Norwood, Sollie B. (D, 28)
• Derrick Simmons (D, 12)
• Thomas, Joseph (D, 22)
• DeBar, Dennis (R, 43)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Adopted
2. March 5, 2026: Title Suff Do Be Adopted
3. February 25, 2026: Referred To Rules

Votes

• Adopted (March 13, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SR53?

SR53 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognize Katie Blount on the occasion of her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

What does SR53 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing the dedication, expertise and commitment to excellence of katie blount on the occasion of her retirement as director of the mississippi department of archives and history.

What is the status of SR53?

Passed both chambers as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SR53?

Hopson, W. Briggs (R, 23), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR53?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0053.xml