MS SC545

Designates March 2018 as "Women's History Month in Mississippi" with the theme "Nevertheless She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women," celebrating the 38th anniversary of the Women's History Movement.

Honors 16 national women's rights honorees including Susan Burton (criminal justice reform), Margaret Dunkle (Title IX education equality), Geraldine Ferraro (first woman major party VP candidate), and others who fought discrimination in areas including civil rights, reproductive justice, immigration, disability rights, and veterans' affairs.

Recognizes the critical economic, cultural, and social contributions of American women throughout the nation's history, including their roles in the labor force, volunteer work, and establishment of charitable and cultural institutions.

Directs the Mississippi Commission on the Status of Women (established in 2001) to observe appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in recognition of the designation.

Affirms women as role models in pioneering Mississippi's future and acknowledges their historic contributions across all races, classes, and ethnic backgrounds.