Mississippi SR82: Recognize Mrs. Zell Long upon the occasion of her retirement as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi.

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing the contributions of mrs. zell long upon the occasion of her retirement as ceo of the boys and girls clubs of north mississippi.

From the engrossed text:

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MRS. ZELL LONG UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS CEO OF THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, after 16 outstanding years, Mrs. Zell Long is preparing to retire as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi (BGCNMS); and WHEREAS, Mrs. Long was hired as the executive to lead the organization to its next level in 2010, after she retired from the City of Tupelo, where she served for 34 years in numerous positions, including the Director of Community Development; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Long was part of the committee led by the CREATE Foundation, which was instrumental in establishing clubs in North Mississippi in 1996, and she went on to serve as both a member and president of its Corporate Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, under Mrs. Long's leadership, BGCNMS has expanded its ability to reach young people through partnerships, transportation expansion and facility improvements, including the 2024 opening of a permanent location for the Ripley Unit. Her *SS26/R1618* S. R. No. 82 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS26/R1618 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) leadership and relationships have led to the Board of Directors receiving the Mississippi High Performing Board Team Award for multiple years; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Long has had active roles within both the Mississippi Area Council and the …

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Sponsors

• Bryan, Hob (D, 7) · primary sponsor
• McMahan, Chad (R, 6)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Adopted
2. March 20, 2026: Title Suff Do Be Adopted
3. March 17, 2026: Referred To Rules

Votes

• Adopted (March 31, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SR82?

SR82 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognize Mrs. Zell Long upon the occasion of her retirement as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi.

What does SR82 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing the contributions of mrs. zell long upon the occasion of her retirement as ceo of the boys and girls clubs of north mississippi.

What is the status of SR82?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored SR82?

Bryan, Hob (D, 7), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SR82?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0082.xml