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HR 113

Billy F. Gibbons; honor and commend for support of the Delta Blues Museum and designate April 9, 2025, as "Delta Blues Museum Day."

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Orlando Paden

Mississippi honors musician Billy F. Gibbons for Delta Blues Museum support and establishes April 9, 2025, as official "Delta Blues Museum Day."

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Bill Summary · HR 113

Legislative bill overview

HR 113 honors musician Billy F. Gibbons for his support of the Delta Blues Museum and officially designates April 9, 2025, as "Delta Blues Museum Day" in Mississippi. The bill has already been signed into law as of April 1, 2025.

Why is this important

This legislation recognizes cultural contributions to preserving blues heritage in Mississippi, a state central to American blues history. Designating an official day raises public awareness of the Delta Blues Museum and acknowledges philanthropic support for cultural institutions.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Some may question whether legislative time should be spent on ceremonial bills versus substantive policy matters
  • Selective recognition: The focus on one donor may raise questions about why other cultural supporters or museums don't receive similar recognition
  • Symbolic vs. substantive impact: The designation creates no funding or operational changes, making its practical value debatable

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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