MS SC681

Recognizes the 40th anniversary and social service contributions of the Quitman County Development Organization (QCDO), a not-for-profit primarily African-American community development organization in the Mississippi River Delta.

Honors QCDO's founding in 1977 and its revitalization beginning in 1978 under Reverend Carl Brown and Robert L. Jackson, who worked to reorganize the board and build community support.

Acknowledges QCDO's successful advocacy for a free and reduced breakfast program in county schools starting in 1979, which served 90% of the student body despite initial resistance from school officials.

Credits QCDO with helping residents access social services and facilitating African-American participation in governmental decision-making processes, resulting in increased representation in local and county offices.

Directs that the resolution be presented to QCDO, forwarded to the Quitman County Board of Supervisors, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.