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MO HCR8

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Gardner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 4th of each year as "Maya Angelou Day of Recognition" in Missouri, honoring her birthday (April 4, 1928)
  • Recognizes Angelou as a St. Louis native who became a celebrated poet, memoirist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist
  • Notes her major achievements including the Pulitzer Prize nomination for poetry (1971), Presidential Medal of Arts (2000), National Medal of Arts, and Presidential Medal of Freedom (2010)
  • Highlights her service on two presidential committees and her readings at President Clinton's 1993 inauguration and President Bush's 2005 Christmas tree lighting ceremony
  • Recommends Missouri citizens observe the day with appropriate activities and events in her honor

Legislative Description

Designates April 4 each year as Maya Angelou Day of Recognition in Missouri

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/25/2015

Committee Referrals

Trade and Tourism2/12/2015

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