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MS SR65

MS SR65
Extend sincerest sympathy of the Senate to surviving family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr.

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Introduced
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A Resolution Extending The Sincerest Sympathy Of The Mississippi Senate To The Surviving Family And Friends Of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr., Who Died In The Line Of Duty On February 23, 2025, And Commending His Law Enforcement Career.

AI Summary

This resolution extends the sincerest sympathy of the Mississippi Senate to the family and friends of Hinds County Deputy Sheriff Martin Shields, Jr., who tragically died in the line of duty on February 23, 2025, while responding to a domestic call in Terry, Mississippi. The resolution highlights Deputy Shields' nine-month tenure with the Hinds County Sheriff's Office and his broader law enforcement career, emphasizing his personal connections to his wife, 12-year-old daughter, and parents. It includes a poignant tribute from Sheriff Tyree Jones, who described Shields as a hero who died while serving his community, and reflects on the importance of recognizing and appreciating first responders and police officers not just in times of tragedy, but every day. The resolution formally expresses the Senate's condolences, commends Shields' service, and directs that the resolution be presented to his family, forwarded to Sheriff Jones, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.

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

Adopted (on 02/27/2025)

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