Bill Text: MS HR44 | 2026 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Jack and Jill of America Day at the Capitol; commend on the occasion of.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-02-16 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR44 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-HR44-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Bell (65th)
House Resolution 44
(As Adopted by House)
WHEREAS, the Mississippi chapters of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., have journeyed to the Mississippi State Capitol building on February 16, 2026, to "Amplifying Our Voices" for its organization in order to galvanize their children, mothers and fathers to become more aware of the legislative process; and
WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a nationally beloved and distinguished organization of African-American mothers, fathers and children, comprised of 262 chapters, across seven geographical regions; and
WHEREAS, founded by the late Marion Stubbs Thomas in 1938, an acclaimed pianist and civic organizer, who along with 20 mothers gathered to create an organization of African-American mothers with children from the ages of two to 19, who provide social, cultural and educational opportunities for youth; and
WHEREAS, since its inception, this unrivaled organization of mothers has championed many legislative initiatives that improve the quality of life for children and families, including access to healthy food, free mammograms, blood pressure and cardiovascular checks, swim lessons, financial literacy workshops, mental health initiatives, voter registration, scholarships and assistance in lower income communities; and
WHEREAS, Mississippi's three vibrant chapters: the Jackson Mississippi Chapter, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter and the North Mississippi Chapter, along with Regional Legislative Chair Dee Dawkins-Haigler are excited to educate Mississippi families and advocate for children during their legislative day; and
WHEREAS, the chapters in Mississippi are proudly represented by impressive leaders, such as President Mona Arnold-McBride and Vice President Teneisha Felice Wynter of the Jackson, Mississippi Chapter, which was the first chapter chartered in this state, President Kutina Carter and Vice President Tomesha Davis of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter, and President Lillian Morris-Hilson, and Vice President Latrica McCool of the North Mississippi Chapter; and
WHEREAS, the legislative initiatives of the Mississippi chapters have included access to healthy food, free mammograms, blood pressure and cardiovascular checks, swim lessons, financial literacy workshops, mental health initiatives, voter registration, scholarships and assistance in low income communities; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to celebrate exceptional organizations, especially those such as Jack and Jill of America, Inc., whose extraordinary community service brings honor to the State of Mississippi and improves the lives of future generations of Mississippians:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend the Mississippi chapters of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., for its exceptional commitment to the educational and cultural development of youth, the cultivation of future leaders, and its celebration of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.'s Legislative Day at the Capitol on February 16, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mona Arnold-McBride, Teneisha Felice Wynter, Kutina Carter, Tomesha Davis, Lillian Morris-Hilson, Latrica McCool and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
