MS SC570

Recognizes Senator Angela Turner-Ford's leadership, advocacy, and commitment during her tenure as Chairperson of the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus, which was formally established in 1980.

Acknowledges Turner-Ford's focus on five priority policy areas: healthcare, education, housing and community investment, criminal justice reform, and voter access through election reform.

Highlights her efforts to maintain MLBC engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring minority communities' perspectives were included in state discussions and advocating for CARES Act and ARPA funding.

Notes Turner-Ford's implementation of improved communication systems, transparent disclosure practices with public media outlets, and inclusive decision-making processes within the caucus.

Commends her diverse service on multiple Senate committees including Appropriations, Judiciary, Medicaid, and Reapportionment, while balancing professional memberships in the Mississippi Bar Association and civic organizations.