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MS HR25

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Willie Perkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Greater Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church for its annual Black History Program held on February 23, 2014
  • Recognizes African-American churches (Wesley United Methodist Church, Jennings Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and East Percy Street Church) for their role as spiritual sanctuaries and rallying centers during the Civil Rights Movement
  • Acknowledges that Jennings Temple opened its doors to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. immediately prior to his assassination on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Honors these churches for advancing social and civil equality despite facing personal ridicule and torment during the struggle for racial justice
  • Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to the named churches and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Greater Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church; commend on recognizing African-American churches involved in the Civil Rights Movement.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/20/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2014

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