Bill Text: MS HR59 | 2023 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Mississippi Links Day at the Capitol 2023; commend and honor for outstanding service.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-02-09 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR59 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2023-HR59-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2023 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representatives Johnson, Jackson
House Resolution 59
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LINKS, INCORPORATED, ON THE OCCASION OF ITS "MISSISSIPPI LINKS DAY AT THE CAPITOL 2023", AND HONORING THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY, THIS STATE AND THE NATION.
WHEREAS, The Links, Incorporated, is an international, nonprofit corporation which was founded in 1946, and now boast more than 15,000 members in 288 chapters that are located in 42 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the United Kingdom, with an impressive seven active chapters located in the State of Mississippi, the organization's Southern Area; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2023, the passionate and dedicated members of the esteemed and highly respected organization, The Links, Incorporated, have traveled to Jackson, Mississippi, for the "Mississippi Links Day at the Capitol" 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, members of the Legislature, including Representative LaTaisha Jackson, who is a proud member of the organization, will inform the organization of the status of pieces of Mississippi legislation affecting the public policy initiatives of The Links, Incorporated, as "Mississippi Links Day at the Capitol" is a vital part of the national political awareness initiative for members; 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, and its seven Mississippi entities are the Mississippi Delta, Mississippi Roses, Golden Crest, Jackson, LeFleur's Bluff, Natchez and Gulf Coast chapters, and each works independently and collectively to improve lives and communities within the State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend impressive organizations whose mission is to improve the quality of life for all, thereby improving the lives of Mississippians:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend The Links, Incorporated, on the observance of "Mississippi Links Day at the Capitol 2023", and honor them for their outstanding service to the community, this state and the nation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to committee representatives of The Links, Incorporated, Mississippi chapters and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
