House Resolution 92

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING, HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023 AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH IN CELEBRATION OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI'S HUMANITARIAN SPIRIT.

WHEREAS, the State of Mississippi observes and designates the month of March 2023 as American Red Cross Month in honor of the American Red Cross's employees, volunteers and supporters of this compassionate organization; and

WHEREAS, during American Red Cross Month in March, we celebrate the humanitarian spirit of Mississippi and reaffirm our commitment to help ensure no one faces a crisis alone; and

WHEREAS, caring for one another is at the heart of our state and is exemplified by the people of Mississippi, whose simple acts of kindness through the American Red Cross provide help and hope in people's most difficult times; and

WHEREAS, this rich tradition of providing help and hope in some of the most difficult times continues the lifesaving legacy of Clara Barton, who founded the organization more than 140 years ago to prevent and alleviate human suffering; and

WHEREAS, every day, ordinary individuals lend a helping hand to make an extraordinary difference for neighbors in need — whether it is by providing emergency shelter, food and comfort for families displaced by home fires and other disasters; donating lifesaving blood for cancer patients, accident victims, and people with sickle cell disease and other life-threatening conditions; supporting military members and veterans, along with their families and caregivers, through the unique challenges of service; using vital skills like first aid and CPR to help others survive medical emergencies; or delivering international humanitarian aid and reconnecting loved ones separated by crises around the world; and

WHEREAS, the support, volunteerism and generous donations are critical to our community's resilience and as such we recognize this month of March in honor of all those who fulfill Clara Barton's noble words, "You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it," and ask everyone to join in this commitment; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to acknowledge and honor remarkable organizations such as the American Red Cross in which ordinary citizens perform extraordinary acts of service to not only make this great state a better place but this world a better place:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby recognize, honor and celebrate the American Red Cross and designate the month of March 2023 as American Red Cross Month throughout the State of Mississippi.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the American Red Cross and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.