Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SR128: Extend condolences of Mississippi Senate on the passing of former Ole Miss Athletic Director Warner Alford, Jr.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 31, 2026
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES OF THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY OF LEGENDARY UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI ATHLETICS DIRECTOR WARNER ALFORD, JR., OF MCCOMB, MISSISSIPPI.
What the bill says
A resolution extending the heartfelt condolences of the mississippi senate to the surviving family of legendary university of mississippi athletics director warner alford, jr., of mccomb, mississippi.
From the engrossed text:
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES OF THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE TO THE SURVIVING FAMILY OF LEGENDARY UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI ATHLETICS DIRECTOR WARNER ALFORD, JR., OF MCCOMB, MISSISSIPPI. WHEREAS, we join the Ole Miss family in mourning the passing of legendary former Ole Miss Athletics Director Warner Alford, Jr., on March 27, 2026; and WHEREAS, a student-athlete, coach, and administrator, Alford has been recognized for his success and dedication to Ole Miss athletics. He was inducted into the M-Club Alumni Hall of Fame in 1999, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2003, the University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame in 2009, and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2018, he received the University of Mississippi Alumni Service Award. The School of Business Administration at the University of Mississippi inducted Alford into its inaugural Hall of Fame in 2024. He was also honored with the Service Award for his numerous contributions to the school; and *SS08/R1668* S. R. No. 128 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS08/R1668 PAGE 1 (rdd\tb) WHEREAS, a guard for legendary Head Coach John Vaught, Alford and quarterback Jake Gibbs were permanent co-captains of the 1960 squad, defeating the Rice University Owls 14-6 in the Sugar Bowl, and were named National Champions by the Football Writers Association of America …
Sponsors
- Michel, J. Walter (R, 25) · primary sponsor
- Hopson, W. Briggs (R, 23)
- Boyd, Nicole (R, 9)
- Chassaniol, Lydia Graves (R, 14)
- Sparks, Daniel H. (R, 5)
- Suber, Benjamin (R, 8)
- Parks, Rita Potts (R, 4)
- McCaughn, Tyler (R, 31)
- McLendon, Michael (R, 1)
Latest actions
- : Adopted
- : Title Suff Do Be Adopted
- : Referred To Rules
Votes
- Adopted (March 31, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SR128?
- SR128 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Extend condolences of Mississippi Senate on the passing of former Ole Miss Athletic Director Warner Alford, Jr.
- What does SR128 do?
- In its own words: A resolution extending the heartfelt condolences of the mississippi senate to the surviving family of legendary university of mississippi athletics director warner alford, jr., of mccomb, mississippi.
- What is the status of SR128?
- Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR128?
- Michel, J. Walter (R, 25), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR128?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0128.xml
Source: official Mississippi record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.