Mississippi SR123: Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.

What the bill says

A resolution commending and congratulating dr. linda nix for being selected as "instructor of the year" at the jackson county campus of mississippi gulf coast community college.

From the engrossed text:

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING DR. LINDA NIX FOR BEING SELECTED AS "INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR" AT THE JACKSON COUNTY CAMPUS OF MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHEREAS, Dr. Linda Nix, a resident of Vancleave, Mississippi, has been selected as "Instructor of the Year" at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in recognition of her distinguished service to the college; and WHEREAS, the award was established by the Alumni Association of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to honor instructors, and the recipient of the award is chosen from nominations submitted by students, faculty and administrators on the basis of his or her teaching excellence, college service, community service and professional development; and WHEREAS, Dr. Linda Nix, a Science Instructor, has been employed at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for the past nine years; and WHEREAS, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in *SS36/R1675* S. R. No. 123 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS36/R1675 PAGE 1 (rdd\tb) Biology, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Biology Education from The University of Southern Mississippi; and WHEREAS, Dr. Linda Nix has worked as a Science Teacher for Pass Christian High School, an Excelerate in STEM Mentor and an advisement coordinator for the School of Science and Kinesiology for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College prior to …

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Sponsors

• England, Jeremy (R, 51) · primary sponsor
• Ladner, Philman A. (R, 46)
• DuPree, Johnny L. (D, 45)
• Carter, Joel R. (R, 49)
• Hill, Angela Burks (R, 40)
• Johnson, Chris (R, 44)
• Seymour, Joseph M. (R, 47)
• DeBar, Dennis (R, 43)
• Wiggins, Brice (R, 52)
• DeLano, Scott (R, 50)
• Thompson, Mike (R, 48)
• Fillingane, Joey (R, 41)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Adopted
2. March 30, 2026: Title Suff Do Be Adopted
3. March 30, 2026: Referred To Rules

Votes

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

Common questions

What is SR123?

SR123 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.

What does SR123 do?

In its own words: A resolution commending and congratulating dr. linda nix for being selected as "instructor of the year" at the jackson county campus of mississippi gulf coast community college.

What is the status of SR123?

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

Who sponsored SR123?

England, Jeremy (R, 51), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR123?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0123.xml