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MS SC502

MS SC502
Extend sympathy of the MS Senate on the passing of former Senator and MS Appellate Judge John J. Fraiser, Jr.

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Introduced
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
01/15/2025
Passed
02/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Sincerest Sympathy Of The Mississippi Senate To The Surviving Family Of Former Mississippi Senator, Presiding Justice Of The Mississippi Court Of Appeals And Respected Trial Lawyer John James Frasier, Jr., Of Leflore County, Mississippi, And Commending His Service To His Community And His State.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution extends sincere sympathy to the family of John James Frasier, Jr., a notable Mississippi public servant who had distinguished careers as a World War II veteran, lawyer, state senator, and presiding judge of the Mississippi Court of Appeals. The resolution highlights Frasier's significant life achievements, including his military service as an Army Air Corps staff sergeant during World War II, his legal career in Greenwood, Mississippi, and his extensive community involvement with organizations like the Boy Scouts and Kiwanis Club. As a state senator from 1975 to 1983, he played a key role in educational legislation, and later helped establish and lead the Mississippi Court of Appeals, significantly reducing case processing times. The resolution emphasizes Frasier's commitment to public service, professional ethics, and family, noting his leadership qualities and contributions to Mississippi's legal and political landscape. It also acknowledges his personal background, including his education at Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi, his church involvement, and his surviving family members, ultimately commending him as a statesman who brought people together and served his community and state with distinction.

Sponsors (51)

Juan Barnett (D)*,  Jason Barrett (R)*,  Andy Berry (R)*,  Bradford Blackmon (D)*,  Kevin Blackwell (R)*,  David Blount (D)*,  Nicole Boyd (R)*,  Gary Brumfield (D)*,  Hob Bryan (D)*,  Albert Butler (D)*,  Joel Carter (R)*,  Lydia Chassaniol (R)*,  Kathy Chism (R)*,  Dennis DeBar (R)*,  Scott DeLano (R)*,  Jeremy England (R)*,  Joey Fillingane (R)*,  Hillman Frazier (D)*,  Josh Harkins (R)*,  Rod Hickman (D)*,  Angela Hill (R)*,  Briggs Hopson (R)*,  John Horhn (D)*,  Reginald Jackson (D)*,  Chris Johnson (R)*,  David Jordan (D)*,  Dean Kirby (R)*,  Philman Ladner (R)*,  Tyler McCaughn (R)*,  Michael McLendon (R)*,  Chad McMahan (R)*,  Walter Michel (R)*,  Sollie Norwood (D)*,  David Parker (R)*,  Rita Parks (R)*,  John Polk (R)*,  Brian Rhodes (R)*,  Robin Robinson (R)*,  Mike Seymour (R)*,  Derrick Simmons (D)*,  Sarita Simmons (D)*,  Daniel Sparks (R)*,  Ben Suber (R)*,  Jeff Tate (R)*,  Joseph Thomas (D)*,  Mike Thompson (R)*,  Angela Turner-Ford (D)*,  Neil Whaley (R)*,  Brice Wiggins (R)*,  Bart Williams (R)*,  Chuck Younger (R)*, 

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed (on 02/20/2025)

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