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MS SC525
MS SC525Recognize former Senator Willie Simmons as first African American elected to the Mississippi Transportation Commission.
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Introduced
01/30/2020
01/30/2020
In Committee
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
Passed
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING FORMER STATE SENATOR AND RECENTLY ELECTED CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONER WILLIE SIMMONS AS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ELECTED TO THE MISSISSIPPI TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION..
AI Summary
This Concurrent Resolution formally recognizes and congratulates Willie Simmons for becoming the first African American elected to the Mississippi Transportation Commission, specifically as the Central District Transportation Commissioner. The resolution highlights his extensive prior service, including over 26 years as a Mississippi State Senator where he chaired the Senate Highways and Transportation Committee and oversaw significant infrastructure investments, as well as his military service as a Vietnam War combat veteran and his leadership roles in various community and professional organizations. The Mississippi Transportation Commission is the state agency responsible for overseeing the state's transportation infrastructure, and this resolution celebrates Simmons' historic achievement and acknowledges his dedication and qualifications for this important role.
Sponsors (37)
Barbara Blackmon (D)*,
Kevin Blackwell (R)*,
David Blount (D)*,
Jenifer Branning (R)*,
Albert Butler (D)*,
Joel Carter (R)*,
Lydia Chassaniol (R)*,
Dennis DeBar (R)*,
Sally Doty (R)*,
Joey Fillingane (R)*,
Hillman Frazier (D)*,
Josh Harkins (R)*,
Angela Hill (R)*,
Briggs Hopson (R)*,
Gary Jackson (R)*,
Robert Jackson (D)*,
Sampson Jackson (D)*,
David Jordan (D)*,
Tyler McCaughn (R)*,
Chris McDaniel (R)*,
Chad McMahan (R)*,
Philip Moran (R)*,
Sollie Norwood (D)*,
David Parker (R)*,
Rita Parks (R)*,
John Polk (R)*,
Derrick Simmons (D)*,
Willie Simmons (D)*,
Melanie Sojourner (R)*,
Ben Suber (R)*,
Jeff Tate (R)*,
Joseph Thomas (D)*,
Angela Turner-Ford (D)*,
Neil Whaley (R)*,
Brice Wiggins (R)*,
Tammy Witherspoon (D)*,
Chuck Younger (R)*,
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed (on 02/21/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2020/pdf/history/SC/SC0525.xml | 01/31/2020 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/SC/SC0525SG.htm | 02/22/2020 |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0525SG.pdf | 02/22/2020 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/SC/SC0525PS.htm | 02/05/2020 |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0525PS.pdf | 02/05/2020 |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/html/SC/SC0525IN.htm | 01/31/2020 |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2020/pdf/SC/SC0525IN.pdf | 01/31/2020 |
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