Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SR75: Commend Commander Desmond Walker of Hollandale, Mississippi.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 20, 2026
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING COMMANDER DESMOND WALKER OF HOLLANDALE, MISSISSIPPI, UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE 45TH ANNUAL VICE ADMIRAL JAMES BOND STOCKDALE LEADERSHIP AWARD.
What the bill says
A resolution recognizing commander desmond walker of hollandale, mississippi, upon his receipt of the 45th annual vice admiral james bond stockdale leadership award.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING COMMANDER DESMOND WALKER OF HOLLANDALE, MISSISSIPPI, UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE 45TH ANNUAL VICE ADMIRAL JAMES BOND STOCKDALE LEADERSHIP AWARD. WHEREAS, we join the United States Navy in recognizing the dedication, expertise and commitment to excellence by a Mississippi naval officer; and WHEREAS, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle presented Commander Desmond Walker, former Commanding Officer of the USS Stout (DDG55) and native of Hollandale, Mississippi, with the 45th Annual Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award during a ceremony held in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon on January 15, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Stockdale Leadership Award is presented annually to recognize commanding officers, one from the Pacific Fleet and one from the Atlantic Fleet, who demonstrate inspirational leadership, both professionally and personally, while also contributing to the improvement of leadership in the Navy; and *SS36/R1611* S. R. No. 75 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS36/R1611 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) WHEREAS, Commander Desmond Walker recently completed a tour as Commanding Officer of the USS Stout, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Norfolk, Virginia; and WHEREAS, Walker is a 1996 graduate of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, a 2005 graduate of Norfolk State University and a 2012 graduate of Old Dominion University; and WHEREAS, the skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy …
Sponsors
- Derrick Simmons (D, 12) · primary sponsor
- Jackson, Reginald (D, 11)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 20, 2026): 45 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR75?
- SR75 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commend Commander Desmond Walker of Hollandale, Mississippi.
- What does SR75 do?
- In its own words: A resolution recognizing commander desmond walker of hollandale, mississippi, upon his receipt of the 45th annual vice admiral james bond stockdale leadership award.
- What is the status of SR75?
- Passed both chambers as of March 20, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR75?
- Derrick Simmons (D, 12), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SR75?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0075.xml
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