Recognize cultural connection between Quebec and Mississippi.

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To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Wiggins, Frazier, England,
Bryan, Barnett, DuPree, Hopson, McCaughn,
Suber

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 506

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION HONORING THE RICH HISTORICAL 1
CONNECTION AND LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE PROVINCE OF 2
QUÉBEC AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. 3
WHEREAS, Québec and Mississippi share a rich historical 4
connection dating back to the late 17th Century, when Québec-born 5
explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville led a French expedition that 6
established the first European settlement in what is now 7
Mississippi, at Fort Maurepas near present-day Ocean Springs in 8
1699; and 9
WHEREAS, d'Iberville's arrival marked the beginning of 10
French colonial influence in the region, laying the foundation for 11
cultural and linguistic ties that continue to be celebrated today, 12
including through annual commemorations in Ocean Springs that 13
honor this shared heritage; and 14
WHEREAS, the legacy of French exploration and settlement in 15
Mississippi, rooted in Québec's history, contributes to the 16
state's diverse cultural identity and offers opportunities for 17
educational, historical, and tourism initiatives; and 18
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WHEREAS, the Province of Québec has maintained a permanent 19
presence in the Southern United States since 1978, and both Québec 20
and Mississippi are member jurisdictions of the Southeast United 21
States-Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) alliance, which fosters 22
economic and cultural collaboration; and 23
WHEREAS, Québec serves as a diverse supplier to 24
Mississippi's key industries, including the automotive sector, 25
health and life sciences, machinery, and aluminum; and 26
WHEREAS, Québec provided more than half of all U.S. imports 27
of primary aluminum in 2023, positioning itself as a significant 28
supplier to Mississippi's automotive and manufacturing industries; 29
and 30
WHEREAS, automobiles and automotive components manufactured 31
in Mississippi account for approximately 75% of Québec's imports 32
from the state, demonstrating a mutually beneficial trade 33
relationship; and 34
WHEREAS, the enduring economic, historical, and cultural 35
ties between Québec and Mississippi continue to strengthen through 36
trade, investment, and shared values; and 37
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this 38
remarkable partnership be appropriately recognized during this 39
special time: 40
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE 41
OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, 42
That the members of this Legislature do hereby honor the 43
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ST: Recognize cultural connection between
Quebec and Mississippi.
longstanding and fruitful partnership between the Province of 44
Québec and the State of Mississippi, and express their commitment 45
to continued collaboration in areas of mutual interest. 46
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be transmitted 47
to the Premier of Québec, the Québec Government Office in Atlanta, 48
the Governor of the State of Mississippi, the Mississippi Division 49
of Tourism, and other appropriate officials as a token of respect 50
and goodwill, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps. 51