MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE 2025 Regular Session To: Rules By: Senator(s) Kirby Senate Resolution 123 (As Adopted by Senate) A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF SENATOR JOHN A. POLK, DISTRICT 44, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS AWARD OF THE MISSISSIPPI MERITORIOUS CIVILIAN SERVICE MEDAL BY THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD. WHEREAS, on March 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of Mississippi, as authorized by the Mississippi Code of 1972 and attested by Adjutant General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr., awarded the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal to Senator John A. Polk, District 44, for Outstanding Achievement in Support of the Mississippi National Guard; and WHEREAS, this is the highest civilian award that can be bestowed by the Mississippi National Guard; and WHEREAS, the citation on the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal Award states as follows: "As Mississippi Senator from District 44 under your leadership, the Mississippi Legislature has provided unprecedented levels of support and opportunity to the soldiers, airmen, families and civilians of the Mississippi National Guard by fostering a partnership and investing in those who serve. Your dedication to duty and professional expertise have contributed to a stronger military. Your professionalism brings great credit to yourself, the Senate of Mississippi, the Mississippi National Guard, and the United States Armed Forces. Given under my hand in the City of Jackson this the 7th day of March 2025. Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. The Adjutant General of Mississippi"; and WHEREAS, we join the Mississippi National Guard in acknowledging this high honor bestowed upon one of our own members on Monday, March 24, 2025, in open Session of the Mississippi Senate: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize the outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk, District 44, upon the occasion of his award of the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal by the Mississippi National Guard, and extend our best wishes to Senator Polk and his family on this auspicious occasion. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Senator John A. Polk in conjunction with the presentation of the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal by the Mississippi National Guard, forwarded to the Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2025 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Kirby
# Senate Resolution 123
## (As Adopted by Senate)
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF SENATOR JOHN A. POLK, DISTRICT 44, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS AWARD OF THE MISSISSIPPI MERITORIOUS CIVILIAN SERVICE MEDAL BY THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD.
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2025, the Governor of the State of Mississippi, as authorized by the Mississippi Code of 1972 and attested by Adjutant General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr., awarded the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal to Senator John A. Polk, District 44, for Outstanding Achievement in Support of the Mississippi National Guard; and
WHEREAS, this is the highest civilian award that can be bestowed by the Mississippi National Guard; and
WHEREAS, the citation on the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal Award states as follows:
"As Mississippi Senator from District 44 under your leadership, the Mississippi Legislature has provided unprecedented levels of support and opportunity to the soldiers, airmen, families and civilians of the Mississippi National Guard by fostering a partnership and investing in those who serve. Your dedication to duty and professional expertise have contributed to a stronger military. Your professionalism brings great credit to yourself, the Senate of Mississippi, the Mississippi National Guard, and the United States Armed Forces.
Given under my hand in the City of Jackson this the 7th day of March 2025.
Bobby M. Ginn, Jr.
The Adjutant General of Mississippi"; and
WHEREAS, we join the Mississippi National Guard in acknowledging this high honor bestowed upon one of our own members on Monday, March 24, 2025, in open Session of the Mississippi Senate:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize the outstanding leadership of Senator John A. Polk, District 44, upon the occasion of his award of the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal by the Mississippi National Guard, and extend our best wishes to Senator Polk and his family on this auspicious occasion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Senator John A. Polk in conjunction with the presentation of the Mississippi Meritorious Civilian Service Medal by the Mississippi National Guard, forwarded to the Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.