Mississippi House Bill HR85

Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/11/25
• Refer: 3/11/25
• Passed: 3/17/25
• Enrolled: 3/18/25

Caption

CSM Summers' East Gate at Camp Shelby; honor the legacy of Command Sergeant Major Plez William Summers III.

Summary

House Resolution 85 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and military service of Command Sergeant Major Plez William Summers III. It recognizes his career in the Mississippi Army National Guard, his service in multiple leadership and combat-related assignments, his military education and decorations, and his death in the line of duty on June 14, 2024. The resolution also notes his family, education, and ties to Brookhaven, Jackson State University, Mississippi College, and Camp Shelby. The resolution directs that the East Gate entrance to Camp Shelby be memorialized and referred to as the "CSM Plez William Summers III East Gate." It further provides that copies of the resolution be delivered to Summers’ family, Camp Shelby leadership, and the Capitol Press Corps, and references a planned Mississippi Guard ceremony around the one-year anniversary of his passing.

Impact

HR85 does not change substantive state law or create new regulatory requirements. Its legal effect is ceremonial: it formally designates the East Gate entrance to Camp Shelby by honorary name in memory of CSM Summers and signals state recognition of his service. The resolution affects Camp Shelby, the Mississippi Guard, and the family and community connected to Summers, but it does not amend statutes or impose obligations beyond the commemorative naming and distribution of the resolution.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is strongly positive and respectful. The bill is framed as an honorific tribute to a fallen servicemember, emphasizing sacrifice, leadership, and public service. The available context shows no recorded opposition, no committee debate, and no votes indicating controversy, suggesting broad support and a ceremonial consensus.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the provided record. Because the resolution is commemorative rather than policy-driven, it does not appear to raise disputes over funding, legal authority, or operational impacts. The only practical consideration mentioned is the formal naming of the East Gate at Camp Shelby and the associated memorial ceremony, which are presented as appropriate honors rather than contested actions.