MS HC33

Acknowledges Mississippi's ranking as 1st in overall poverty rate, percentage of children in poverty, and unemployment; 50th in per capita personal income and gross state product per capita

Identifies the state's 20 poorest counties as having unemployment rates between 27.7% and 46.4%, with direct correlations to low education levels, high teen pregnancy rates, and high dropout rates

Declares reducing poverty as the most important effort for improving Mississippi's economic and social rankings

Calls for coordinated efforts among state agencies, public entities, and private organizations to enhance public infrastructure and provide guidance for economic and social growth

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to all state agency heads, major public and private entities, the 20 poorest counties, and the Capitol Press Corps