MS SC594

Congratulates actress Octavia Spencer for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress on February 26, 2012, for her role as maid Minny Jackson in "The Help"

Recognizes "The Help" as a Mississippi film story based on Kathryn Stockett's novel, directed by Tate Taylor, and produced by Brunson Green, with filming entirely in Mississippi locations including Greenwood, Jackson, Clarksdale, and North Carrollton

Notes the film's financial success of over $200 million at the box office and its four Academy Award nominations, including the first Best Picture nomination for a Mississippi producer for a film shot in Mississippi

Acknowledges Spencer's additional awards for the role including a Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Screen Actors Guild Award

Invites Octavia Spencer to return to Mississippi and directs the resolution be presented to her and the Mississippi Film Office