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This resolution commends Dr. Marie Hamilton-Abston and Essie Davis-Florence, the owners of Hamilton-Davis Mental Health, Inc., and Hamilton-Davis Care at Home, Inc., for their significant contributions in providing essential mental health and home care services to the residents of Mississippi. The resolution highlights their work in offering non-medical home care to help elderly and disabled individuals maintain independence, as well as comprehensive mental health services, including support for substance use disorders and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, often referred to as ID/DD Waiver services. It specifically acknowledges Dr. Hamilton-Abston's pioneering role as the first African-American woman to own an opioid treatment clinic in Mississippi, her entrepreneurial ventures across various sectors, and her presence on the reality television show "Belle Collective." Similarly, it recognizes Essie Davis-Florence's partnership in these businesses and her co-founding of the first opioid treatment clinic established by an African-American woman, emphasizing their shared commitment to innovation, resilience, and expanding access to critical healthcare services, particularly within underserved communities. The resolution also notes their dedication to family and community, celebrating them as symbols of Mississippi's talent in leadership, entrepreneurship, and service.