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AL HJR471

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/9/2017

Primary Sponsor

Laura Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Commends the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King on the 90th anniversary of her birth (April 27, 1927).

  • Recognizes her role as the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and her instrumental contributions to the civil rights movement, including her work during the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

  • Acknowledges her advocacy that helped secure passage of landmark legislation including the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

  • Honors her 13-year campaign to establish a national holiday recognizing Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and her continued activism for justice and equality across communities globally.

  • Recognizes her founding of the King Center dedicated to non-violent social change and her authorship of "My Life, My Love, My Legacy."

Legislative Description

King, Coretta Scott, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

5/9/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules5/9/2017

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