MS SC538

Expresses profound regret for Mississippi's role in creating an environment that led to the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his killers.

Acknowledges Carolyn Bryant's recent confession that her accusations against Till were fabricated and false.

Apologizes to the Till family for the deprivation of his life, human dignity, and constitutional protections.

Encourages remembrance and teaching of Emmett Till's history and the Civil Rights Movement to prevent similar tragedies.

Specifies the resolution cannot be used as a basis for litigation and directs distribution to state officials, civil rights organizations, and media outlets.