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MS HR98
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Percy Watson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Charles Evers, born in 1922 in Decatur, Mississippi, for his civic leadership and contributions to Mississippi history during Black History Month
- Evers became the first African-American mayor in Mississippi since Reconstruction when he was elected Mayor of Fayette, Mississippi, in 1969, and later ran for Governor, clearing a path for future African-American candidates
- After the assassination of his brother, civil rights leader Medgar Evers, Charles took over as head of the NAACP in Mississippi and led voter registration drives, often defying death threats
- Served as an informal advisor to politicians including Lyndon B. Johnson, Robert Kennedy, George Wallace, and Ronald Reagan, and became a prominent member of the Mississippi Republican Party
- The Mississippi House of Representatives formally recognizes his civic leadership, extends best wishes, and acknowledges his contributions to the state's history
Legislative Description
Charles Evers; recognize the civic leadership and contributions of.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/27/2011
Full Bill Text
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