HONORING SENATOR REGINALD D. JACKSON

HONORING SENATOR REGINALD D. JACKSON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E189] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING SENATOR REGINALD D. JACKSON ______ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON of mississippi in the house of representatives Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Senator Reginald D. Jackson, a compassionate, and dedicated public servant devoted to the betterment of the community and success of others. Reginald D. Jackson was elected to office in 2024 and is now serving his first term as the Democratic Senator for Mississippi's 11th District, which includes all or parts of Coahoma, DeSoto, Quitman, Tate, and Tunica Counties. In the Legislature, Senator Jackson serves on the State-Library, Appropriations, Corrections, County Affairs, Drug Policy, Environmental Protection, Conservation and Water Resources, Ethics, and Gaming Committees. Since graduating from Georgia Southern University in 2008, Senator Jackson has spent his career in public service, workforce development, education, and community engagement. He has worked as a Work-Based Learning Coordinator and Business Community Liaison with Job Corps, a legal support specialist, an FAA-certified UAS pilot, a farmer, and an engineering technician. His broad professional background has given him firsthand insight into the challenges faced by families, workers, and rural communities across Mississippi. Following in the footsteps of his father, he joined the State Legislature in 2024. Since being elected, he has remained committed to advancing policies that strengthen public schools, expand access to health care, grow Mississippi's economy, and protect the rights of working families. Senator Jackson has championed legislation supporting rural hospitals, advocating for mental health counselors in schools, and promoting fair redistricting and voting rights. In the 2025 legislative session, Senator Jackson led a bipartisan effort to pass SB 2471, creating licensure standards for professional music therapists. He also authored legislation to return control of parks and property to communities such as his hometown of Marks, Mississippi. Driven by a desire to uplift all of Mississippi, Senator Jackson continues to dedicate his life to serving others and working for the betterment of his community and state. Senator Jackson is a member of Pleasant Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Lambert, Mississippi. He is the father of four children. In his leisure time, he enjoys the outdoors, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Senator Reginald D. Jackson for his dedication and service to his community and the State of Mississippi. ____________________