HJR 108 Summary

• Recognizes May 6, 2021, as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Day at the Capitol, with participation from the South Eastern Region (Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee) in a virtual celebration.

• Acknowledges recent events including the death of George Floyd and the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Insurrection as exposing rifts between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

• Affirms that trust between law enforcement agencies and the communities they protect is essential to democracy and the stability and integrity of the criminal justice system.

• Recognizes the dedication of public safety officers and calls for police departments, elected officials, and community leaders to work together to address systemic racism, dysfunctional cultures, and abusive practices in law enforcement.

• Commits to working in unity across legislative districts, the state, and the nation to address long-standing issues while remaining "supreme in service to all mankind."