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3 | 3 | | State of Arkansas 1 |
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4 | 4 | | 95th General Assembly 2 |
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5 | 5 | | Regular Session, 2025 SR 45 3 |
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7 | 7 | | By: Senator F. Love 5 |
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10 | 10 | | SENATE RESOLUTION 8 |
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11 | 11 | | TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 17, 2025, AS JACK AND JILL OF 9 |
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12 | 12 | | AMERICA, INC., GREATER LITTLE ROCK CHAPTER DAY AT THE 10 |
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13 | 13 | | STATE CAPITOL AND CELEBRATE THE ORGANIZATION'S 11 |
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14 | 14 | | ENDURING COMMITMENT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 12 |
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15 | 15 | | PHILANTHROPY, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. 13 |
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18 | 18 | | Subtitle 16 |
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19 | 19 | | TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 17, 2025, AS JACK AND 17 |
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20 | 20 | | JILL OF AMERICA, INC., GREATER LITTLE 18 |
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21 | 21 | | ROCK CHAPTER DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL. 19 |
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23 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., is a nationally esteemed 21 |
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24 | 24 | | organization with two hundred seventy -one (271) chapters spanning seven (7) 22 |
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25 | 25 | | geographical regions representing over fifty thousand (50,000) family members 23 |
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26 | 26 | | across the country; and 24 |
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28 | 28 | | WHEREAS, through its annual programs guided by a national theme, Jack 26 |
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29 | 29 | | and Jill of America, Inc., fosters a legacy of leadership development, 27 |
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30 | 30 | | volunteerism, philanthropy, and civic responsibility, striving to create 28 |
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31 | 31 | | meaningful change in communities nationwide; and 29 |
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33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., was founded on January 24, 31 |
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34 | 34 | | 1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by the late Marion Stubbs Thomas, who, 32 |
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35 | 35 | | along with twenty (20) visionary mothers, sought to establish an organization 33 |
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36 | 36 | | dedicated to providing social, cultural, and educational enrichment 34 |
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37 | 37 | | opportunities for African -American youth aged two to nineteen (2 -19); and 35 |
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38 | 38 | | 36 SR45 |
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41 | 41 | | WHEREAS, since its inception, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., has 1 |
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42 | 42 | | experienced remarkable growth, as like -minded mothers have formed new 2 |
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43 | 43 | | chapters across the globe united by a shared dedication to children and 3 |
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44 | 44 | | community empowerment; and 4 |
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46 | 46 | | WHEREAS, the Jack and Jill of America Foundation is the philanthropic 6 |
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47 | 47 | | branch of the organization and since its founding in 1968, the foundation has 7 |
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48 | 48 | | contributed millions of dollars to support communities nationwide, furthering 8 |
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49 | 49 | | its mission of service and outreach; and 9 |
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51 | 51 | | WHEREAS, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Greater Little Rock 11 |
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52 | 52 | | Chapter proudly marks its twenty -fifth anniversary celebrating a legacy of 12 |
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53 | 53 | | service, education, philanthropy, and leadership development that has 13 |
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54 | 54 | | positively impacted children, families, and the broader Arkansas community; 14 |
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55 | 55 | | and 15 |
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57 | 57 | | WHEREAS, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Greater Little Rock 17 |
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58 | 58 | | Chapter benefits from strong leadership, with Dr. Telischa Lewis serving as 18 |
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59 | 59 | | Chapter President, and her unwavering dedication to the organization’s 19 |
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60 | 60 | | mission has enhanced its impact across the state; and 20 |
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62 | 62 | | WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Greater Little Rock Chapter is 22 |
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63 | 63 | | also distinguished by its representation on the national stage, with Suzanne 23 |
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64 | 64 | | Ornelas serving as National Editor, further showcasing its commitment to 24 |
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65 | 65 | | leadership and service at a broader level; and 25 |
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67 | 67 | | WHEREAS, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Greater Little Rock 27 |
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68 | 68 | | Chapter is a part of the Central Region, which encompasses seventeen (17) 28 |
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69 | 69 | | chapters across seven (7) states, stretching from the banks of the 29 |
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70 | 70 | | Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains under the dedicated leadership of 30 |
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71 | 71 | | Central Region Director Torii Ransome Freeman; and 31 |
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73 | 73 | | WHEREAS, the Senate recognizes and honors organizations that exemplify 33 |
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74 | 74 | | excellence in community service, particularly those such as Jack and Jill of 34 |
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75 | 75 | | America, Inc., Greater Little Rock Chapter, whose work uplifts and 35 |
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76 | 76 | | strengthens the future of Arkansas by investing in its youth and fostering 36 SR45 |
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81 | 81 | | NOW THEREFORE, 3 |
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82 | 82 | | BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY -FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE 4 |
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83 | 83 | | STATE OF ARKANSAS: 5 |
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85 | 85 | | THAT the Senate recognize March 17, 2025, as Jack and Jill of America, 7 |
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86 | 86 | | Inc., Greater Little Rock Chapter Day at the State Capitol and celebrate the 8 |
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87 | 87 | | organization's profound contributions to communities nationwide and enduring 9 |
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88 | 88 | | commitment to youth development, philanthropy, and community service, which 10 |
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89 | 89 | | continue to create lasting positive change. 11 |
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91 | 91 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon adoption, a copy of this resolution be 13 |
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92 | 92 | | provided to Dr. Telischa Lewis by the Secretary of the Senate. 14 |
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