MS HR89

Commends the Mississippi Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program and acknowledges the 100th anniversary of the National JROTC program, which began in 1916 under the National Defense Act.

Recognizes that Mississippi JROTC comprises over 11,000 cadets across 82 units statewide (51 Army, 17 Air Force, 11 Navy, and 3 Marine Corps units) led by Bureau Director Captain John Lewis.

Notes that Mississippi JROTC cadets consistently outperform national averages in high school attendance, grade point average, community service, and graduation rates.

Highlights JROTC's focus on workforce development, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and math fields through partnerships with organizations like the LeMont Scott Group and outreach to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the Mississippi JROTC Bureau Director and Capitol Press Corps.