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MS SC628

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Dawkins

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Jamie and Gladys Scott upon their receipt of the Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights "Fannie Lou Hamer Award" at the 10th Annual Black History Month Celebration on February 25, 2011
  • Notes that the Scott Sisters were released from prison on January 7, 2011, after serving 16 years and have dedicated themselves to inspiring currently and formerly incarcerated individuals
  • Acknowledges the Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights, founded in 1996, as a worker advocacy organization providing support and training for low-wage nonunion workers and advocating for equal employment opportunities
  • Honors the Fannie Lou Hamer Award Program named after civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, recognizing the Scott Sisters as champions for the dispossessed and disenfranchised
  • Directs that the resolution be presented to the Scott Sisters, forwarded to the Workers' Center for Human Rights, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize Scott Sisters for Mississippi Workers' Center for Human Rights "Fannie Lou Hamer Award."

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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