Mississippi SR129: Commend Coach Bill Ward upon his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

What the bill says

A resolution commending and congratulating coach bill ward upon his induction into the prestigious national high school athletic coaches association hall of fame.

From the engrossed text:

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING COACH BILL WARD UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME. WHEREAS, we join the Mississippi Association of Coaches in congratulating Coach Bill Ward upon his selection for induction into the prestigious National High School Athletic Coaches Association (NHSACA) Hall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Coach Bill Ward is a long-time Mississippi Association of Coaches member who has made substantial contributions to athletics in Mississippi; and WHEREAS, Bill Ward, a native of Ackerman and a former Kosciusko Whippets coach, spent more than 30 years coaching football, girls basketball, and track across the state. A French Camp alumnus, he began his tenure in Kosciusko in 1981, serving three years as head coach for track and girls basketball while also working as an assistant football coach for the Whippets. After leaving Kosciusko, Ward moved to Pelahatchie, where he built a long and successful career spanning 33 years. His *SS36/R1670* S. R. No. 129 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS36/R1670 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) accomplishments in Pelahatchie include leading his football team to a state championship in 2001. Ward's contributions to athletics extended beyond the field. He was inducted into the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame in 2021 and served on the MAC Board of Directors from 2000 to 2013. He later …

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Sponsors

• Rhodes, Brian (R, 36) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

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

Votes

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

Common questions

What is SR129?

SR129 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commend Coach Bill Ward upon his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

What does SR129 do?

In its own words: A resolution commending and congratulating coach bill ward upon his induction into the prestigious national high school athletic coaches association hall of fame.

What is the status of SR129?

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

Who sponsored SR129?

Rhodes, Brian (R, 36).

Where is the official record for SR129?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0129.xml