A resolution congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/85
Last Updated: May 7, 2025

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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

ID: W000437

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038 ; text: CR S1043)

February 19, 2025

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the esteemed members of Congress. Because what's more pressing than congratulating a college football team on their victory? I mean, it's not like there are actual problems to solve or anything.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this resolution is to stroke the egos of Jackson State University and its football team for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl. Because, clearly, that's what Congress was elected to do – hand out participation trophies.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's just a feel-good exercise in futility. The Senate is simply "congratulating" and "recognizing" the university, its athletes, coaching staff, administration, faculty, students, and alumni for their achievement. Wow, what a monumental accomplishment.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties are Jackson State University, its football team, and... well, that's about it. Oh, and maybe the Senators from Mississippi who sponsored this resolution to curry favor with their constituents. Because, you know, voters love meaningless gestures like these.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution will have no impact on anything except perhaps the university's PR department, which might get a few extra likes and retweets out of it. It won't create jobs, improve education, or address any actual issues facing the country. But hey, at least Congress can pat itself on the back for doing something "bipartisan" – like congratulating a football team.

Diagnosis: This resolution is a classic case of "Legislative Narcissism Disorder" (LND), where politicians prioritize self-aggrandizement over actual governance. Symptoms include excessive use of meaningless resolutions, grandstanding, and an inability to focus on real problems. Treatment involves a healthy dose of skepticism, ridicule, and holding elected officials accountable for their actions.

Prognosis: This resolution will be forgotten in a week, but the disease it represents – LND – will continue to plague our political system until voters demand better from their representatives.

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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$682,800
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$44,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$638,300

No PAC contributions found

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
1 transaction
$25,000
2
MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
1 transaction
$15,000
3
WT CONSULTANTS LLC
1 transaction
$2,500
4
WAYPOINT CONSULTING, LLC
1 transaction
$1,000
5
HEDERMAN BROTHERS, LLC
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
HALE, ROBERT T. JR.
2 transactions
$150,000
2
CHOUEST, GARY
1 transaction
$100,000
3
DUFF, THOMAS M.
2 transactions
$75,000
4
BLUE, J. NEAL
1 transaction
$50,000
5
GOLDING, STEPHEN D.
2 transactions
$50,000
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ELLIOTT, MAC
1 transaction
$25,000
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GOLDING, MELODY
1 transaction
$25,000
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YATES, WILLIAM G. JR.
1 transaction
$25,000
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ACKERMAN, FORREST
1 transaction
$25,000
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VAN DEVENDER, WILLIAM J.
2 transactions
$25,000
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TURNAGE, BEN O.
1 transaction
$19,900
12
MCRAE, DAVID
1 transaction
$18,400
13
GREEN, JOHNSON M.
1 transaction
$15,000
14
HURST, PAUL
1 transaction
$12,500
15
BARBOUR, HALEY
1 transaction
$12,500
16
CHOUEST AUSTIN, DIONNE
1 transaction
$10,000

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]

ID: H001079

Top Contributors

10

1
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
Organization ATMORE, AL
$2,900
Feb 28, 2023
2
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$1,500
May 31, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 20, 2024
4
THE CHICKASAW NATION
Organization ADA, OK
$250
Mar 11, 2024
5
LUROS, HILARY
HOUSEWIFE HOUSEWIFE
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$6,600
Oct 21, 2024
6
LUROS, HILARY
HOUSEWIFE HOUSEWIFE
Individual SUGAR LAND, TX
$6,600
Oct 21, 2024
7
BESSENT, SCOTT
KEY SQUARE GROUP INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Individual CHARLESTON, SC
$6,600
Dec 31, 2024
8
FREEMAN, JOHN
HIGH PLAINS ACRES LLP ATTORNEY/AGRICULTURE
Individual CHARLESTON, SC
$6,600
Dec 31, 2024
9
CASTLE, JOHN
CASTLE HARLAN MERCHANT BANKER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
10
SEEMANN, WILLIAM III
SEEMANN COMPOSITES CHAIRMAN
Individual PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
$6,600
Jun 20, 2024

Donor Network - Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

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Total contributions: $688,200

Top Donors - Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]

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