MS HR74

Apologizes for Mississippi's role in creating a racist environment that led to the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till by Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam

Acknowledges that Carolyn Bryant's 2017 confession revealed her testimony that led to Till's death was fabricated and based on lies

Expresses regret for the state's role in the acquittal of Bryant and Milam, who were freed by an all-white, all-male jury after 67 minutes of deliberation despite later admitting guilt

Extends deepest sympathy to Till's family for the deprivation of his life, human dignity, and constitutional protections

Encourages remembrance and teaching of Emmett Till's story and Civil Rights Movement history to ensure such tragedies are not forgotten or repeated