The Mississippi Link Newswire,
Mississippi State Senator Hillman T. Frazier, a member of the Senate Rules Committee, which manages much of the Senate’s work, was honored with the 2025 Thomas B. Murphy Legacy Award during the Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) State Dinner and Closing Reception July 22, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala.
Senator Frazier has served in elected state office since 1979 and was a distinct voice for change during the debate to adopt a new Mississippi flag.
Presented annually by The Council of State Governments Southern Office (CSG South), the award honors a Southern state legislator who demonstrates extraordinary commitment to public service and has actively participated in the Southern Legislative Conference.
First elected in 1979, Frazier has served for more than four decades in the Mississippi Legislature as a trusted leader, mentor, and advocate. His career includes pivotal roles, such as serving on the Senate Rules Committee in addition to playing a key part in adopting the new state flag.
“Senator Frazier has been an icon in the Mississippi Legislature for decades,” said Mississippi Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann. “His election to the Senate Rules Committee, which guides much of the Senate’s work, reflects his high regard among his colleagues. His leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on the state.”
Reflecting on his journey, Frazier credited the support of his parents, teachers, wife, and the generations of Mississippians who shaped his path to public service. “I was elected by many retired schoolteachers who taught during the Jim Crow era,” he said. “I think about them every day. I must represent them. I’m here because of their hard work and struggles.”
The Thomas B. Murphy Legacy Award recognizes a legislative career defined by leadership, integrity, and lasting impact
“It was a no-brainer to honor Senator Frazier and celebrate his legislative career,” said Lindsey Gray, Regional Executive Director of CSG South. “He is very active with our organization and respected by not only Mississippi legislators, but also by legislators beyond the state lines, beyond chambers, and beyond party lines.”
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