Bill · S.Res. 85· Senate(119-SRES-85)
A resolution congratulating the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl.
- Introduced
- 2/19/2025
- Last activity
- 2/19/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038 ; text: CR S1043)
- Sponsored by
- Roger Wicker
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution congratulates the Jackson State University Tigers for winning the 2024 Celebration Bowl. The football team defeated the South Carolina State University Bulldogs with a score of 28-7. This victory marked the first time the program claimed the Celebration Bowl trophy. The resolution highlights the team's successful 2024 season and their performance within the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Finally, it recognizes the achievement of the players, coaching staff, and the institution.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5
The bill honors a significant achievement by a prominent Historically Black College and University.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution celebrates the success of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) through its football program.
Would students be better off under this?+3
The resolution congratulates the students of Jackson State University for their athletic success.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of Jackson State University The resolution recognizes Jackson State University for its excellence as an institution of higher education.
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Congratulatory Acknowledgement The Senate congratulates the university, its athletes, coaching staff, administration, faculty, students, and alumni for their win.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+5Good For Students+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 2/19/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1038 ; text: CR S1043)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Cindy Hyde-SmithRepublican · Mississippi