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MS SC617
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Mourns the death of Lillie B. Ayers of Glen Allan, Mississippi, who passed away at age 85 and became lead plaintiff in the state's college desegregation lawsuit after her husband Jake Ayers, Jr. died in 1986
- Recognizes the landmark lawsuit filed in 1975 against Mississippi's university system for inequitable funding of three predominantly black universities: Jackson State, Alcorn State, and Mississippi Valley State
- Notes that Lillie Ayers attempted to opt out of the settlement, believing it did not address her husband's intent and that the case was fundamentally about equality rather than monetary compensation
- Extends sympathy and prayers to her surviving family, including one daughter, eight sons, two sisters, two brothers, 32 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren
- Directs that the resolution be presented to Lillie Ayers' surviving family and made available to the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Mourn the loss of Lillie B. Ayers, lead plaintiff in Mississippi's college desegregation lawsuit.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
4/8/2013
Committee Referrals
Rules3/29/2013
Full Bill Text
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