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MS SC504

MS SC504
Extend sincerest sympathy of Mississippi Senate to surviving family of former Senator Charles Pittman.

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Introduced
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
01/15/2025
Passed
02/17/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/17/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Sincerest Sympathy Of The Mississippi Senate To The Surviving Family Of Charles James Pittman, Former Mississippi Senator And Staff Member To Former Governor Haley Barbour, And Commending His Service To His Community And His State.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of Charles James Pittman, a former Mississippi State Senator who passed away on August 27, 2024, at age 76. The resolution highlights Pittman's significant public service, including his election to the state senate at age 31, representing Grenada, Yalobusha, and Tallahatchie Counties, and later working as a staff member for Governor Haley Barbour. It also celebrates his unique contributions, such as founding the "MS Singing Senators" and famously singing the national anthem at a notable football game, and recognizes his numerous achievements, including receiving the Mississippi State Senate's Distinguished Service Award and having a day named after him by Governor Barbour. The resolution acknowledges Pittman's personal life, noting his family connections, church membership, and surviving family members, while emphasizing his commitment to public service characterized by ethics, integrity, and civility. Ultimately, the resolution formally expresses the Mississippi Senate's condolences to his family, commends his community and state service, and directs that the resolution be presented to his family and made available to the media.

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 02/17/2025)

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