Bill Text: MS HC57 | 2026 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Karell Dampeer; commend upon occassion of his retirement as Sergeant-at-Arms for the MS House of Representatives.
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-03-26 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HC57 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-HC57-Introduced.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representatives Zuber, Sanders
House Concurrent Resolution 57
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING KARELL DAMPEER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS SERGEANT-AT-ARMS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
WHEREAS, after many years of providing dedicated and zealous service to the Mississippi House of Representatives and the entire constituency of the 122 elected members which comprise the House's body, Karell Dampeer will retire from public service as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Mississippi House of Representatives, where he has become a synonymous fixture on the West Wing of the Mississippi State Capitol's third floor, after having first begun his prestigious career on October 12, 1998; and
WHEREAS, born on June 29, 1974, to Mr. Devon and Mrs. Janice Dampeer in Magee, Mississippi, Mr. Dampeer entered the Magee Public School System in first grade, where he continued his education until graduating high school in 1992; and
WHEREAS, upon graduation, Mr. Dampeer furthered his education by attending Jackson State University as a student-athlete on a football scholarship where he earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dampeer began his employment with the Mississippi House of Representatives on October 12, 1998, as an Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms, and in September 2003, he was promoted to Sergeant-at-Arms (Chief Enforcement Officer) for the Mississippi House of Representatives at the age of 29, making him the youngest House Sergeant-at-Arms in the United States; and
WHEREAS, outside of his outstanding tenure as Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr. Dampeer has two sons, Deztany (Kim) and Miles, one granddaughter, Amina, and one sister, Kathy Dampeer Pittman, and he is a dedicated member of Magee First Baptist Church in Magee; and
WHEREAS, a stellar employee and a proven invaluable asset, Mr. Dampeer's exceptional performance and duty to serve has never waivered from the date of his initial hire until his decision to conclude his prestigious career with the House; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to acknowledge extraordinary Mississippians such as Mr. Dampeer, one we are proud to call our own, whose daily presence in the halls of the Capitol will be sorely missed, but whose legacy of selflessness, hard work and dedication has made an indelible mark on the Mississippi House of Representatives and all those who have been privileged to know and work with him:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend the esteemed career and public service that Karell Dampeer rendered to the citizens of Mississippi as Sergeant-at-Arms for the Mississippi House of Representatives, congratulate him upon the occasion of his retirement from public service and extend warmest wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Karell Dampeer and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
