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Mississippi Senate Commemorates the Bicentennial of Mississippi College

Original title: Bicentennial Celebration of the founding of MS College; commemorate.

Last action · January 20, 2026: 01/20 (S) AdoptedSponsors: Hillman Frazier and 14 others

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What This Bill Does

The Mississippi Senate formally commemorates the bicentennial of the founding of , recognizing its 200 years of higher education service in Clinton, Mississippi.

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the institution; no funding, statutory, or service changes are stated.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mississippi College

Receives formal legislative recognition and commendation from the Mississippi Senate for its bicentennial.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Resolution 10 do?
It officially commemorates the bicentennial celebration of the founding of .
When was Mississippi College founded?
It was founded on January 24, 1826.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

3 actions
  1. Jan 20, 2026SenateFloor
    01/20 (S) Adopted
  2. Jan 19, 2026SenateFloor
    01/19 (S) Title Suff Do Be Adopted
  3. Jan 19, 2026SenateCommittee
    01/19 (S) Referred To Rules

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedSenate1/20/2026Mississippi LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

01/20 (S) Adopted

Total

49

Yes
49
No
0
Present
0
Not voting
0
Abstain
0

How they voted (49)

25 more members

Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Cyrus Ben, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Andy Gipson and 4 more
PersonCyrus Ben“MBCI Chief”Map →
OrganizationMississippi Band of Choctaw Indians“Federally recognized tribe with a cultural exchange agreement with Mississippi C”Map →
PersonAndy Gipson“State Commissioner of Agriculture and Mississippi College graduate”Map →
OrganizationMississippi College“Subject of the commemorative resolution”Map →
PersonDavid McRae“State Treasurer and Mississippi College graduate”Map →
PersonBlake Thompson“20th President of Mississippi College”Map →
locationClinton“Location of Mississippi College”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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