MS SC602

Commemorates the 105th anniversary of Rotary International's founding on February 23, 1905, in Chicago, Illinois, the world's first and largest nonprofit service organization.

Designates February 23, 2010, as "Rotary Day in Mississippi" to recognize Rotary's service mission and humanitarian contributions.

Highlights Rotary's global impact, including over 1.2 million members in 33,000 clubs across 200 countries and geographic areas working under the motto "Service Above Self."

Notes Rotary's major initiatives including the PolioPlus campaign that reduced polio cases by 99% since 1988, contributions of nearly $850 million to child protection, and operation as the world's largest privately-funded source of international scholarships.

Acknowledges over 100 Rotary clubs throughout Mississippi sponsoring local and international service projects addressing poverty, health, hunger, illiteracy, and environmental concerns.