Senate reads resolution honoring Alice Marie Johnson; Johnson urges second chances

Feb 25, 2026

The Mississippi Senate read Senate Resolution No. 28 honoring Alice Marie Johnson of Olive Branch for her White House appointment to review clemency petitions. Johnson addressed the chamber about her work helping formerly incarcerated people and thanked local supporters.

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The Mississippi Senate read Senate Resolution No. 28 recognizing Alice Marie Johnson of Olive Branch for her appointment to a White House role reviewing clemency petitions and supporting people transitioning from prison. The resolution text noted Johnson’s commutation and later pardon and described her post-release advocacy work.

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