Extend sympathy on passing of Rod Paige.

Summary

The Senate and House jointly passed a concurrent resolution that formally expresses the deepest condolences of the Mississippi Legislature to the family of Dr. Rod Paige, a native Mississippian and the nation’s first African‑American U.S. Secretary of Education. The resolution also recognizes his contributions to education policy, including the No Child Left Behind law, and directs the tribute to his family, the U.S. Secretary of Education, and the president of Jackson State University. No policy changes, funding, or regulatory actions are created by the measure.

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