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MO HCR8
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Gardner
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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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