Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

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3	3	State of Arkansas 1
4	4	95th General Assembly 2
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
11	11	TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 17, 2025, AS JACK AND JILL OF 9
12	12	AMERICA, INC., GREATER LITTLE ROCK CHAPTER DAY AT THE 10
13	13	STATE CAPITOL AND CELEBRATE THE ORGANIZATION'S 11
14	14	ENDURING COMMITMENT TO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 12
15	15	PHILANTHROPY, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. 13
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19	19	TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 17, 2025, AS JACK AND 17
20	20	JILL OF AMERICA, INC., GREATER LITTLE 18
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
24	24	organization with two hundred seventy -one (271) chapters spanning seven (7) 22
25	25	geographical regions representing over fifty thousand (50,000) family members 23
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
29	29	and Jill of America, Inc., fosters a legacy of leadership development, 27
30	30	volunteerism, philanthropy, and civic responsibility, striving to create 28
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
34	34	1938, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by the late Marion Stubbs Thomas, who, 32
35	35	along with twenty (20) visionary mothers, sought to establish an organization 33
36	36	dedicated to providing social, cultural, and educational enrichment 34
37	37	opportunities for African -American youth aged two to nineteen (2 -19); and 35
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41	41	WHEREAS, since its inception, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., has 1
42	42	experienced remarkable growth, as like -minded mothers have formed new 2
43	43	chapters across the globe united by a shared dedication to children and 3
44	44	community empowerment; and 4
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46	46	WHEREAS, the Jack and Jill of America Foundation is the philanthropic 6
47	47	branch of the organization and since its founding in 1968, the foundation has 7
48	48	contributed millions of dollars to support communities nationwide, furthering 8
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
52	52	Chapter proudly marks its twenty -fifth anniversary celebrating a legacy of 12
53	53	service, education, philanthropy, and leadership development that has 13
54	54	positively impacted children, families, and the broader Arkansas community; 14
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57	57	WHEREAS, the Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Greater Little Rock 17
58	58	Chapter benefits from strong leadership, with Dr. Telischa Lewis serving as 18
59	59	Chapter President, and her unwavering dedication to the organization’s 19
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
63	63	also distinguished by its representation on the national stage, with Suzanne 23
64	64	Ornelas serving as National Editor, further showcasing its commitment to 24
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
68	68	Chapter is a part of the Central Region, which encompasses seventeen (17) 28
69	69	chapters across seven (7) states, stretching from the banks of the 29
70	70	Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains under the dedicated leadership of 30
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
74	74	excellence in community service, particularly those such as Jack and Jill of 34
75	75	America, Inc., Greater Little Rock Chapter, whose work uplifts and 35
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81	81	NOW THEREFORE, 3
82	82	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY -FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE 4
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
86	86	Inc., Greater Little Rock Chapter Day at the State Capitol and celebrate the 8
87	87	organization's profound contributions to communities nationwide and enduring 9
88	88	commitment to youth development, philanthropy, and community service, which 10
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
92	92	provided to Dr. Telischa Lewis by the Secretary of the Senate. 14
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