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MS HR35
Resolution
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tamarra Butler-Washington
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AI Summary
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Mississippi House Resolution honors Dr. Charles F. McClelland, the 6th Commissioner of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), for his leadership in expanding the conference's national presence
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Dr. McClelland oversaw the addition of Florida A&M and Bethune Cookman to the SWAC and created SWAC TV, a dedicated streaming platform broadcasting live events across all 18 conference-sponsored sports
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Made history as the first representative of an HBCU league to chair the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee for the 2023-2024 season
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Prior to becoming SWAC Commissioner, served as Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Texas Southern University and Athletics Director at Prairie View A&M University, where he collected 18 championships
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Appointed in October 2025 to the NCAA Board of Governors Finance and Audit Committee
Legislative Description
Dr. Charles F. McClelland; honor for outstanding leadership as Southwestern Athletic Conference Commissioner.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/16/2026