Bill Text: MS HC87 | 2015 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: American Red Cross Month; declare March 2015.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-03-20 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HC87 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2015-HC87-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2015 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Eure
House Concurrent Resolution 87
(As Adopted by House and Senate)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2015 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH COMMENDING THIS ORGANIZATION FOR ITS NOBLE HUMANITARIAN MISSION.
WHEREAS, American Red Cross Month is a special time to recognize and thank our Everyday Heroes - those who reach out to help people in need; and
WHEREAS, the heroes of the American Red Cross help disaster victims recover, give blood to help hospital patients, volunteer to brighten the day of an injured service member and step forward to help someone having a heart attack; and
WHEREAS, because of their dedication to care for others, these heroes deserve a month of recognition here in Mississippi to honor those who help people in need and who work tirelessly to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand; and
WHEREAS, across the country and around the world, the American Red Cross responds to disasters; and
WHEREAS, we dedicate the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross relies on donations of time, money and blood to fulfill its humanitarian mission:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby proclaim March 2015 as American Red Cross Month in the State of Mississippi and commend this organization for its noble humanitarian mission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the American Red Cross Mississippi and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
