Bill Text: MS HR3 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Mississippi Links Day at the State Capitol 2026; commend and honor for.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-01-20 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR3 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-HR3-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Johnson
House Resolution 3
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PRESTIGIOUS AND ESTEEMED LADIES OF THE LINKS, INCORPORATED, ON THE MOMENTOUS OCCASION OF "MISSISSIPPI LINKS DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL 2026", AND HONORING THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPRESSIVE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, THIS STATE AND THE NATION.
WHEREAS, the prestigious and esteemed ladies of the Mississippi chapters of The Links, Incorporated, have journeyed to the Mississippi State Capitol on February 11, 2026, for "Mississippi Links Day at the State Capitol 2026", to battle food insecurity, and advocate for maternal health, the expansion of SNAP eligibility, Black farmers and access and equity in Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, is an international, nonprofit corporation which was founded in 1946, and now boasts more than 17,000 members in 299 chapters that are located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the United Kingdom, with seven active chapters located in the State of Mississippi, the organization's Southern Area; and
WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, has a rich and documented legacy of promoting and engaging in educational, civic and inter-cultural activities that enrich the lives of members of the Black community at large; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished organization utilizes its five programming facets � Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services - to enhance the lives of others as it strives to serve the community through volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, implements programs and initiatives that address the most critical needs of underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, "Mississippi Links Day at the State Capitol" is a vital part of the national political awareness initiative as it creates the environment for members of this organization to receive legislative updates, promote advocacy and take action as part of their commitment to criminal and social justice, political awareness, voter empowerment, and commitment to statewide civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most revered volunteer service organizations whose members are professional women committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry, and to this end, the organization contributes more than one million documented hours of community service annually; and
WHEREAS, the Southern Area of The Links, Incorporated, consists of more than 4,500 members in 80 chapters, with seven enthusiastic Mississippi chapters, which include the Mississippi Delta, Mississippi Roses, Golden Crest, Jackson, LeFleur's Bluff, Natchez and Gulf Coast chapters, with each working independently and collectively to improve lives and communities within the State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate to commend an exceptional volunteer organization, such as The Links, Incorporated, driven by its mission to improve the quality of life for all, thereby improving the lives of countless Mississippians:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend the prestigious and esteemed ladies of The Links, Incorporated, on the momentous occasion of "Mississippi Links Day at the State Capitol 2026", and honor the organization's impressive service to the community, this state and the nation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to all chapter presidents of the Mississippi chapters of The Links, Incorporated, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
