MS SC521

Express profound regret for Mississippi's role in creating an environment of hostile beliefs and ideologies that led to the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till on August 28, 1955

Apologize for Mississippi's part in the acquittal of Till's murderers and express deepest sympathy to his family for the deprivation of his life, human dignity, and constitutional protections

Acknowledge Carolyn Bryant's recent confession that her inflammatory story leading to Till's death was fabricated

Encourage remembrance and teaching of Civil Rights Movement history, particularly Emmett Till's death and legacy of injustice, to prevent future tragedies

Specify that the resolution cannot be used as the basis for litigation and shall be distributed to state-elected officials, higher education leadership, and civil rights organizations