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GA SR1141
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/29/2018
Primary Sponsor
Emanuel Jones
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends the GU272 Isaac Hawkins Legacy group, comprising more than 200 direct descendants of 272 enslaved people sold in 1838 to save Georgetown University from financial ruin
- Acknowledges the efforts of Georgia resident Earl Williams and his sister Cordelia "Dee" Taylor in spearheading the creation of the descendant group
- Notes the group's plans to commemorate the 180th anniversary of the 1838 sale through educational forums and cultural programs in Georgia and nationally to raise awareness of their ancestors' sacrifice, courage, and resilience
- Recognizes the group's work to encourage Georgetown University and the Maryland Jesuits to provide a substantive response to a proposed compensation fund addressing economic disparity for descendants
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution
Legislative Description
GU272 Isaac Hawkins Legacy; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/29/2018
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