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Verna R. Taylor; commend upon retirement as an assistant professor from Jackson State University.

2025 Regular Session

HC 49 formally commends Verna R. Taylor on her retirement as Jackson State University assistant professor; ceremonial, symbolic recognition with no legal or funding changes.

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Bill Summary · HC 49

Summary — HC 49 (2025): Commendation of Verna R. Taylor upon Retirement

Purpose

HC 49 is a concurrent resolution formally commending Verna R. Taylor on the occasion of her retirement from her position as an assistant professor at Jackson State University. The resolution recognizes Ms. Taylor’s service and expresses the official gratitude and best wishes of the legislature.

Key provisions

  • Officially honors and commends Verna R. Taylor for her contributions as an assistant professor at Jackson State University.
  • Extends the legislature’s appreciation and best wishes upon her retirement.
  • As a concurrent resolution, HC 49 contains no substantive changes to statute, administrative authority, or funding; it is a formal expression of the legislative body’s sentiment.

Who is affected

  • Primary honoree: Verna R. Taylor.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Jackson State University’s students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members who are recognized implicitly through the commendation.
  • No agencies, programs, or budgets are altered by this resolution.

Procedural history / timeline

  • Introduced: February 19, 2025 (referred to Rules).
  • Title sufficient actions: February 25 and March 5, 2025.
  • Adopted by the originating chamber: March 3, 2025 (transmitted to the Senate the same day).
  • Adopted by the second chamber: March 6, 2025.
  • Returned for enrolling: March 7, 2025.
  • Enrolled Bill Signed: March 10, 2025 (final enrolled status recorded March 10, 2025).

(Note: As a concurrent resolution, HC 49 was adopted by both legislative chambers; such resolutions typically do not require executive approval and do not create binding law.)

Impact and legal effect

  • Symbolic and ceremonial: provides official legislative recognition of an individual’s public or academic service.
  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal impact: HC 49 does not change laws, appropriate funds, or impose administrative duties.
  • Records and public recognition: becomes part of the legislative record and may be used by the honoree and institution for historical or commemorative purposes.

Classification and subject

  • Bill number: HC 49 (House Concurrent Resolution).
  • Classification: Concurrent resolution.
  • Subject: Rules (referral to the Rules committee during consideration).

For readers seeking the exact text of the resolution or any accompanying remarks, consult the official enrolled version or legislative records for March 2025.

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

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