Bill Text: MS HR22 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Charlie F. Myles; mourn the loss and commemorate the life, legacy and community service of.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-01-29 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR22 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-HR22-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Barton
House Resolution 22
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE LOSS AND COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, LEGACY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OF MR. CHARLIE FRED MYLES, AND EXPRESSING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.
WHEREAS, it is written in Ecclesiastes 3:1 that "To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the Heaven," and as such, on December 27, 2025, the immaculate author and finisher of our souls' destiny summoned the mortal presence of dearly beloved, Charlie Fred Myles, to eternal rest, rendering great sorrow and loss to his family, friends and community; and
WHEREAS, born in Pritchard, Alabama on February 11, 1946, as one of 10 children to his parents, to Annie Mae (Gooden) Myles and Robert Myles, who raised him with love and reverence for the Lord; and
WHEREAS, he graduated from Magnolia High School in Moss Point in 1965, and went on to attend Bishop College in Dallas, Texas and Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, driven by his desire to begin his professional career, he left Jackson State University for a job opportunity at Chevron that became a lucrative lifelong career, where he earned groundbreaking positions as the first African American in certain departments; and
WHEREAS, known for his humorous and affectionate nature, Charlie remained at Chevron where he built a 28-year career until he retired; and
WHEREAS, Charlie was just as passionate about his community as he was about his career, and spent countless hours helping those in need, such as serving as a volunteer at the Jackson County Youth Court, where he served under two judges, Judge Emily Baker and Judge Albert Sidney Johnson, who expressed adoration for him by awarding him the title of Outstanding Volunteer of the Year two different times; and
WHEREAS, Charlie was most proud of his duties as an active parent in his daughters' lives as evidenced by his passionate service as PTO President and Booster Club President; and
WHEREAS, many others in the community also evidenced their appreciation for Charlie's dedication to the youth of Jackson County by showering him with accolades, including: being nominated as an Outstanding Young Man of Jackson County, being selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America (1980), the Governor's Distinguished Service Award (1978) and recognition from the Executive Director of Volunteers in Prevention, Probation, and Prisons, Inc., under the direction of Judge Keith Leenhouts and from President Ronald Reagan for his volunteer service in the Jackson County Youth Court (1984); and
WHEREAS, in spite of his busy commitment to the Jackson County Youth Court and the community, he still found time to nurture his personal relationships as a member of Valor Lodge 271 in Three Rivers, Mississippi, The Heroines of Jericho Three Sisters Court #165, the United Supreme Council, King Solomon Temple No. 142 and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, Charlie Myles has traversed the river of life to join in heavenly reunion with his parents; six brothers - Richard, Douglas, Eugene, Robert Lee, Anthony, Marvin; one sister, Gladys Leona, and his one true friend, Henry Leo Beard; and
WHEREAS, to cherish his memory, he leaves two daughters, Shayla and Jalisha; two brothers, Jimmy and Henry; and two grandsons, Nathaniel and Nicholas; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to recognize and honor the lives of Mississippians who dedicate their time and talents to their family, professions and the community thereby bringing positivity to the great State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby mourn the loss and commemorate the life and legacy of Mr. Charlie Fred Myles, and express deepest sympathy to his family, friends and community upon his passing.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the family of Charlie Fred Myles and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
