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SR 118

Extend condolences of Senate on passing of legendary Meridian broadcaster John Wesley Johnson.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Hillman Frazier and 8 co-sponsors

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Leadership Lowndes and its youth program for decades of community leadership and service, with no legal or fiscal effect.

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Bill Summary · SR 118

Summary — Senate Resolution 118 (SR 118)

Status: Adopted
Introduced: February 18, 2025
Classification: Senate resolution (ceremonial)
Sponsors (listed): Russ Goodman; Rachel Ventura; Inouye; Larry Selders

Note on source material: The official text file received appears to contain multiple unrelated resolution drafts appended together (including a condolence title referring to a Meridian broadcaster, a Georgia “Leadership Lowndes” commendation, an Illinois “Race Amity Day” declaration, a Hawaii land-lease transfer request, and a Kentucky confirmation). The operative, clearly formatted resolution text in the document labeled “LC 129 0090 / Senate Resolution 118” recognizes Leadership Lowndes. This summary focuses on that recognized SR 118 text and on the procedural history indicating adoption. If you need a summary of the other appended drafts, say so.

Purpose and intent

The primary SR 118 text (LC 129 0090), introduced by Senator Goodman (8th), is a ceremonial resolution to formally recognize and commend Leadership Lowndes and the Leadership Lowndes Youth Initiative for their longtime community leadership, civic engagement, and youth leadership development in Lowndes County.

Key provisions

  • Official recognition and commendation of:
    • Leadership Lowndes (established 1988) for exposing leaders to local challenges, building networks, and preparing participants for community leadership.
    • Leadership Lowndes Youth Initiative for providing high school students with leadership development, addressing teen issues, and promoting community service.
  • Factual recitals in the resolution include:
    • Leadership Lowndes has graduated nearly 900 leaders.
    • Graduates have contributed over 10,000 service hours to local agencies/organizations.
    • The program’s educational activities include a two-day retreat, a trip to the state capitol, and monthly program days with speakers and discussions.
  • Administrative direction: the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Leadership Lowndes.

Who is affected

  • Directly: Leadership Lowndes and Leadership Lowndes Youth (ceremonial recognition and copy of the resolution).
  • Indirectly: Lowndes County civic organizations and program alumni (no legal or fiscal effects).

Legal and fiscal impact

  • None. This is a non-binding, ceremonial resolution that confers recognition and does not create legal obligations, appropriations, or regulatory changes.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Filed/Introduced: February 18, 2025.
  • Read and adopted in the Senate (initial readings recorded): February 20, 2025 (Vote recorded in Journal).
  • Committee activity (per document): Referred and reported by committee (WTL) with recommendation of adoption; additional assignments to Human Rights and Rules are shown in the file.
  • Final enrollment/adoption: Reported enrolled and enrolled; signatures transmitted (document shows enrollment and transmission to Secretary of State by May 30, 2025) and final adoption entries in early June 2025 (adopted June 1, 2025).

Bottom line

SR 118 (as presented in the LC 129 0090 text) is a ceremonial Senate resolution honoring Leadership Lowndes and its youth program for more than three decades of service and leadership development in Lowndes County. It does not change law or create fiscal obligations. Because the source file contains multiple, inconsistent drafts, confirm which SR 118 text is the official enrolled version if you need an authoritative record or citation.

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

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