MS SC613

Proclaims March 2016 as "American Red Cross Month" in Mississippi to recognize volunteers and donors who provide humanitarian assistance.

Commends the American Red Cross for its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering, including disaster response, blood collection, military support, and life-saving skills training.

Notes the American Red Cross responds to a community disaster every eight minutes, collects 40 percent of the nation's blood supply, and provides 24-hour support to military members and veterans.

Welcomes representatives of the Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross for "Red Cross Day at the Capitol" on March 3, 2016.

Directs the resolution be presented to the Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross and distributed to the Capitol Press Corps.