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MS HR109

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/15/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Williams-Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Tougaloo College, founded in 1869 as the oldest private institution of higher education in metropolitan Jackson, Mississippi, for hosting the 2016 Two Rivers Gala-Tougaloo Honors on May 21, 2016
  • Recognizes Tougaloo College's historic role in leading positive change regarding racial, ethnic, cultural, religious and economic divisiveness in Mississippi
  • Acknowledges the gala and related events as a statement of progress in Mississippi on racial issues and as a precursor to the 2017 opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
  • Honors the 2016 honorees: Roderick "Rod" Paige, Myrlie Evers Williams, James L. Barksdale, Aunjanue Ellis, Benjamin F. Wright and Clarence Weatherspoon, recognized for their contributions to civil activism and positive change in Mississippi
  • Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Tougaloo College President Beverly Wade Hogan and members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Tougaloo College; commend upon 2016 Two Rivers Gala - Tougaloo Honors.

Last Action

Immediate Release

4/15/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules4/14/2016

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