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KS HR6009
Resolution
Status
2/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Buehler
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AI Summary
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Kansas House of Representatives honors Michael Young, a Kansas native artist, for creating the Brown v. Board of Education mural displayed in the Kansas Capitol
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The mural commemorates the landmark 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision originating in Topeka, Kansas, which declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause
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Kansas entered the Union as a "free state" in 1861 and has historically been a leading voice in civil rights struggles
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The artwork serves as a visual representation of progress and a tool for sparking conversations about civil rights history
Legislative Description
Honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.
Last Action
House Enrolled on Friday, February 28, 2025
2/28/2025