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AL HR1045
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/21/2010
Primary Sponsor
Laura Hall
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AI Summary
- Mourns the death of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, who passed away at age 98.
- Recognizes Dr. Height as a native of Richmond, Virginia who earned bachelor's and master's degrees from New York University despite being denied educational opportunities due to her race.
- Honors Dr. Height as the "godmother of the Civil Rights Movement" and a trusted ally of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who led the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years until stepping down in 1997.
- Notes Dr. Height received two of the nation's highest civilian awards: the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.
- Directs delivery of the resolution to Dr. Height's family expressing sincere gratitude and esteem for her life and service.
Legislative Description
Height, Dorothy Irene, death mourned
Resolutions, Condolence
Last Action
Joint Rule 11
4/21/2010
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