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MS HC52
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
2/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Bell
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AI Summary
- Commends the members of 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc., for outstanding community service to the Jackson, Mississippi area in 2017.
- Organization mentors young men of African descent in nine Jackson Public Schools to achieve education excellence, health and wellness, economic empowerment, and leadership development under leadership of former Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson.
- 2017 accomplishments include mentees achieving 80.7% composite grade average, providing free swimming lessons to 242 students, sponsoring 104 students to attend National Flight Academy in Florida, and awarding $17,500 in scholarships while raising over $65,000.
- Additional 2017 activities included two ACT Prep Workshops, agricultural workshop with USDA and National Baptist Convention, High Tunnel construction for teaching agriculture, and sponsoring 14 mentees to attend 100 Black Men of America National Convention in New Orleans.
- Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to 100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc., and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
100 Black Men of Jackson, Inc.; commend on service to community in 2017.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/9/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules1/26/2018
Full Bill Text
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