Bill Text: MS HR161 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed

Mississippi House Resolution 161

Bill Title: Jakob Edward Kindt; honor ultimate sacrifice of life and express sadness upon passing.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2026-04-03 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR161 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2026-HR161-Engrossed.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2026 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Boyd (19th)

House Resolution 161

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF DEDICATED CRITICAL CARE MASTER PARAMEDIC JAKOB EDWARD KINDT WHO LOST HIS LIFE WHILE SERVING OTHERS AND EXPRESSING GREAT APPRECIATION FOR HIS SERVICE AND SADNESS UPON HIS DEATH.

WHEREAS, it is written in II Corinthians 4:17-18, "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worked for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal," and as such, the immaculate author and finisher of our souls' destiny summoned the mortal presence of dearly beloved and well-admired first responder, Jakob Edward Kindt, to rest eternally, as he made life's transition from earthly travailing to Heavenly reward on March 10, 2025; and

WHEREAS, that fateful day, Jakob was serving others as a critical care master paramedic when his helicopter crashed in Madison County, Mississippi, along with two colleagues; and

WHEREAS, a gallant and dedicated first responder, Jakob was a larger than life personality whose humility, devotion to God, his family, the medical field and the health and welfare of his fellowman will be his lasting legacies; and

WHEREAS, born in Tupelo on April 9, 1987, to Eddie Kindt and Tina Shedd Kindt, he grew up in Mantachie, graduated from Mantachie High School, and completed his associate's degree in paramedic science at Itawamba Community College with a 4.0 grade average while working full time at Lee County 911; and

WHEREAS, on December 15, 2012, he married the love of his life, Emily Suzanne Hodges on December 15, 2012, and they shared and loved two sons, Matthew and Luke; and

WHEREAS, Jakob was a man completely devoted to his profession, and excelled in his work to the point of writing manuals for recertification of paramedics; and

WHEREAS, his early training began at age 17 with the Mantachie Fire Department and included supply service to other area fire departments, and had many skills including running a side business installing car windshields; and

WHEREAS, he spent the last several years working for the University of Mississippi Medical Center Flight team Emergency Response team based out of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, never afraid of hard work, Jakob was very self driven and strong both physically and emotionally; and

WHEREAS, amongst all things, he was a man of faith and valor who was an encourager and provider to his family, church and profession, and he was also a servant leader as a member of Hope Church in Tupelo, where he was instrumental in establishing and teaching basic paramedics to the congregation; and

WHEREAS, an earnest believer in the power of prayer, Jakob was a dedicated Bible and prayer warrior, who purchased Bibles and Christian literature to give to those in need of spiritual uplifting; and

WHEREAS, in his spare time, this avid Mississippi State fan, he enjoyed fishing with his sons, was a master cook known far and wide for his skills in perfectly smoking meat; and

WHEREAS, while his earthly pilgrimage was cut short, he is now and eternally receiving the rewards of his Christian faith living in the celebration of "Well Done Good and Faithful Servant!"; and

WHEREAS, to cherish his memory, he leaves his loving wife, two sons, parents, Eddie and Tina Kindt, his sister Molly, his nieces, Olivia and Piper, and nephew, Chase Bumgardner, and a host of other family, friends and relatives; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to honor the heroic action of this great Mississippian, as evidenced by his life's work as a first responder and whose gift to this state was the ultimate sacrifice of life in order to help and heal others:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby honor the gallant service and commend the personal sacrifice of

critical care master paramedic Jakob Edward Kindt and express great appreciation for his service and sadness upon his death.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Jakob Edward Kindt and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.