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MS HR66
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
- Dr. Isaiah Madison, a native of Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, passed away on March 1, 2012, at the age of 71, and the Mississippi House of Representatives unanimously adopted this resolution commending his life and legacy.
- Known as the "architect" of the historic Ayers desegregation case, Dr. Madison crafted the 37-page lawsuit claiming Mississippi underfunded its historically black universities compared to historically white institutions, which ultimately resulted in a $503 million settlement.
- Dr. Madison founded and chaired the Black Mississippians' Council on Higher Education, which provided financial and organizational support for the Ayers case effort.
- He held degrees from Howard University (B.A. and J.D.), Atlanta University (M.A. in political science), and the Theological Center (M.A. in theology), and taught at Southern University, Howard University's law school, and Jackson State University, where he served as Associate Professor of Political Science after retiring from legal practice.
- He was also a prolific writer, a pastor and church leader in the United Methodist Church, and is survived by his wife Carol A. Madison, stepson, five brothers, and four sisters.
Legislative Description
Dr. Isaiah Madison; commend life and legacy of and express sympathy for his passing.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/12/2012
Full Bill Text
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