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SR 87

Congratulate Picayune Memorial High School Maroon Tide Varsity Cheer Team for historic double national and state title.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angela Hill

Mississippi Legislature honors Picayune Memorial High School's Varsity Cheer Team for winning national and state championship titles through ceremonial recognition resolution.

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Bill Summary · SR 87

Legislative bill overview

SR 87 is a ceremonial resolution from the Mississippi Legislature congratulating Picayune Memorial High School's Varsity Cheer Team for winning both national and state titles. The resolution honors this athletic achievement through official legislative recognition.

Why is this important

While ceremonial, such resolutions serve to publicly recognize and celebrate local achievements, boosting community pride and acknowledging student success. These recognitions can have meaningful value for the students, school, and community even though they carry no legal or budgetary implications.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative time allocation: Some argue that legislatures should focus exclusively on substantive policy rather than ceremonial resolutions
  • Equity concerns: Questions about whether all similar achievements receive equal recognition, or if some schools/teams have better legislative access
  • Scope creep: Concern that ceremonial resolutions proliferate and dilute the legislative process without clear selection criteria

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

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