MS HC60

Declares June 21, 2021, as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Awareness Day in Mississippi

Commends the Essie B. and William Earl Glenn Foundation for Better Living for hosting its second community-focused ACEs Trauma Awareness Symposium

Recognizes the foundation's work since 2015, including feeding nearly 7,000 children, providing approximately 600 flu shots, distributing 3,500 face masks, and over 43,500 pounds of food to needy families

Acknowledges the foundation's 2019 launch of food pantries at Alcorn State University, Mississippi Valley State University, and Delta State University to address college student hunger

Notes the May 2020 formation of the Mississippi Community Trauma Coalition to connect stakeholders across 18 Delta counties and create trauma-informed communities