MS HC64

Commends Speaker Philip Gunn upon his retirement from the Mississippi House of Representatives after 20 years of service representing District 56 (portions of Hinds and Madison Counties)

Recognizes Gunn as the 61st Speaker of the House, elected January 3, 2012, becoming the first Republican Speaker in 136 years

Highlights major legislation passed during his 12-year tenure as Speaker, including the Gestational Age Act (leading to overturning Roe v. Wade), the "In God We Trust" state flag redesign, the largest teacher pay raise (START Act of 2022), and the largest tax cut in Mississippi history ($525 million)

Acknowledges his educational background (Baylor University BBA, University of Mississippi law degree) and athletic achievements as a high school All-State quarterback who led Clinton Arrows to a 1980 state championship

Notes his community involvement including service on the Clinton Public School Board, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Board of Trustees, and recognizes his wife Lisa and four children