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GA SR1205
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Fort
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate commends Lonnie King for his dedicated service to the Civil Rights Movement and the State of Georgia
- Lonnie King, born in Arlington, Georgia, served in the U.S. Navy and earned his degree from Morehouse College after leaving the Navy in 1957
- Present at the 1960 founding of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) at Shaw University and co-published "An Appeal for Human Rights" on March 9, 1960, in Atlanta newspapers calling for complete racial desegregation through peaceful means
- Continued involvement in civil rights activities, including the 50th Anniversary of "An Appeal for Human Rights" and serving as chairman of the 40th Anniversary of the Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Lonnie King
Legislative Description
King, Lonnie; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/12/2014
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