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MS HR25
Resolution
Status
2/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Alyce Clarke
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AI Summary
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Commends Mrs. A.M.E. Logan, known as the "Mother of the Jackson Civil Rights Movement," who passed away on February 5, 2011, at age 96
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Recognizes her founding role in the Jackson NAACP chapter and Southern Christian Leadership Conference, as well as her recruitment efforts that supported Medgar Evers' work for justice and equality
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Honors her service providing shelter, meals, and support to Freedom Riders and her work with Womanpower Unlimited, an interracial organization of 300 women that supplied accommodations and provisions
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Acknowledges her hospitality to civil rights leaders including Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., and her continued community service throughout her life, including her tenure as a senior Avon representative
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Expresses deepest sympathy to her family and friends and directs copies of the resolution to be furnished to the Logan family and Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Mrs. A.M.E. Logan; commending the life and expressing sympathy upon the passing of the "Mother of the Jackson Civil Rights Movement".
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/15/2011