Hamilton-Davis Mental Health, Inc.; commend outstanding contributions of owners, Dr. Marie Hamilton-Abston and Essie Davis-Florence.
This House Resolution formally recognizes and commends Dr. Marie Hamilton-Abston and Essie Davis-Florence, owners of Hamilton-Davis Mental Health, Inc. and related businesses, for their contributions to mental health and home care services in Mississippi. The resolution highlights their work providing non-medical home care, mental health services, and opioid treatment programs to elderly, disabled, and underserved individuals across the state. It also notes their broader entrepreneurial achievements, including the establishment of multiple businesses and the creation of Mississippi's first opioid treatment clinic owned by an African-American woman. This is a ceremonial document that honors their service and does not create new laws or change existing policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2026
Last action Apr 3, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Committee
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Apr 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Be Adopted
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Mar 27, 2026
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