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This resolution commends and congratulates the Junior League of Jackson on celebrating its 85th anniversary in 2026, recognizing its extensive history of volunteer service to the City of Jackson and the State of Mississippi. The resolution highlights the organization's origins in 1927 as the Junior Auxiliary of Jackson, its formal establishment in 1941, and its growth into the fifth-largest league within the Association of Junior Leagues International, boasting over 2,200 members. It details the Junior League of Jackson's significant contributions over the decades across various sectors, including healthcare, where they played a role in establishing the Community Hospital and advocating for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and supported initiatives like the Children's Cancer Clinic and the Mississippi Children's Museum. The resolution also acknowledges their work in areas such as children and youth services, arts and education, community development, historical preservation, and disaster relief, particularly after Hurricanes Katrina and Camille, underscoring their commitment to improving communities through the leadership of trained volunteers.

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0036.xml