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IL HR1254
Resolution
Status
Passed
11/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Monique Davis
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AI Summary
- Commends Reverend Oscar Walden, Jr. on the opening of The Oscar Walden, Jr. Exhibit on Wrongful Convictions
- Exhibit opening scheduled for Thursday, October 4th, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Chicago Theological Seminary
- Rev. Walden was falsely convicted in 1952 and served nearly 14 years in prison for a crime he did not commit
- Rev. Walden earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Chicago State University, served as minister at multiple AME churches, and became a playwright and author
- Illinois House of Representatives resolves to present Rev. Walden with a suitable copy of the resolution expressing esteem and respect
Legislative Description
CONGRAT-REV OSCAR WALDEN JR
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
11/27/2012
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