Mississippi HR 114: Mississippi Limitless Day; acknowledge and recognize May 15,2025 as day of observance.

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To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2025

By: Representatives Hurst, Mansell

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 114

A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING MAY 15, 2025, AS "MISSISSIPPI 1
LIMITLESS DAY" TO RECOGNIZE AND ENCOURAGE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN 2
FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION, AND TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE 3
STATEWIDE SERVICE INITIATIVES PROVIDED THROUGH LIMITLESS. 4
WHEREAS, Limitless is a service initiative committed to 5
supporting Mississippi's foster care and adoption systems by 6
fostering meaningful connections, providing essential resources, 7
and advocating for vulnerable youth across the state; and 8
WHEREAS, in 2024, approximately 4,000 children in Mississippi 9
were in foster care, with only about 644 adopted annually, 10
representing a significant population of students who too often go 11
unseen and underserved; and 12
WHEREAS, Limitless is an official partner of the Court 13
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Hinds County, through which 14
it organizes resource drives that provide creative materials such 15
as coloring books and art supplies, offering children in foster 16
care constructive outlets to manage the emotional stress of 17
courtroom visits and other transitional experiences; and 18

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WHEREAS, Limitless plays a critical role in providing 19
education focused on emotional intelligence and communication 20
skills to help children in foster care and adoptive settings 21
develop secure, healthy attachments within their new environments; 22
and 23
WHEREAS, through strategic partnerships, community advocacy 24
and public engagement, Limitless remains steadfast in its diligent 25
commitment to expanding its reach across Mississippi to ensure 26
that no foster care or adoptive child feels overlooked or 27
unsupported; and 28
WHEREAS, there is currently no statewide day dedicated to 29
recognizing, educating, and celebrating the experiences of 30
children in foster care and adoption, nor the transformative work 31
of organizations such as Limitless; and 32
WHEREAS, designating a day of recognition will not only raise 33
awareness about the importance of foster care and adoption but 34
will also inspire collective action and reinforce our state's 35
commitment to building a supportive and inclusive environment for 36
every child: 37
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 38
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby 39
acknowledge and recognize May 15, 2025, as "Mississippi Limitless 40
Day" in the State of Mississippi to honor and uplift the voices of 41
foster care and adoptive children and to recognize the vital 42

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ST: Mississippi Limitless Day; acknowledge and
recognize May 15,2025 as day of observance.
efforts of Limitless in strengthening the fabric of our 43
communities. 44
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all citizens of Mississippi are 45
encouraged to observe this day with appropriate programs, 46
activities and educational efforts to raise awareness and support 47
for the needs and potential of children in foster care and 48
adoption. 49
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be 50
furnished to Limitless, CASA of Hinds County, the Department of 51
Child Protection Services and to the members of the Capitol Press 52
Corps. 53