House welcomes Gautier delegation; members announce committee schedules, caucus sign-ups and a memorial

House of Representatives · January 13, 2026

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Summary

Legislators recognized a Gautier city delegation including Mayor Casey Vaughan and council members, and members announced Appropriations and Transportation committee meetings, an Israeli caucus sign-up, a Thalia Meyer Hall unveiling and a memorial for Bob Dunlap.

The House of Representatives recognized visitors from the city of Gautier and heard a string of member announcements on committee schedules, caucus sign-ups and a local memorial.

Mister Morgan introduced the Gautier delegation in the South Gallery, naming Mayor Casey Vaughan; council members Eric Fleming, Richard Jackson and Kaye Jamerson; councilman Lorenzo Fuller; and Deputy City Manager Chastity Bilbo. The Speaker welcomed the group, saying, “Welcome, Mayor,” and extended a general welcome to the delegation.

Members used the floor to make several announcements. A member announced that Appropriations B agency budget hearings will begin tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in Room 201A and that the Transportation Committee will meet tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in Room 204. Mister Zuber invited legislators to sign up for the Mississippi Israeli Caucus in Room 402 and asked current members to notify Dorothy if they object to a press release or statement about a recent synagogue fire; he said he would include members on a brief statement if no objections were raised. Mister Gibbs invited members to a grand unveiling of Thalia Meyer Hall in Jackson at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow. Mr. Carpenter reminded members the first responder caucus will meet Wednesday at lunch (recorded as 1:13 p.m.).

The House also agreed to adjourn in memory of Bob Dunlap after Mr. Hawkins asked that the body adjourn in his memory; the Speaker concurred. The transcript includes no further detail about Dunlap beyond the memorial request.

What’s next: The announced hearings and events will proceed on the stated dates and times; members may follow up with the clerk’s office for sign-up details for caucuses and to obtain copies of any press statements referenced.