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NY J01636
Resolution
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
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AI Summary
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Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, born October 8, 1941, in Greenville, South Carolina, passed away on February 17, 2026, at age 84
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Served as a mentee of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement and was present in the final moments of Dr. King's life in 1968
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Founded the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition to advance political empowerment, economic opportunity, and equal rights; ran groundbreaking presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 that elevated a multiracial coalition
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Launched the Wall Street Project in New York City to expand access and opportunity for minority entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals in the financial industry
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Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton in 2000; served as "shadow senator" for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997 advocating for D.C. statehood
Legislative Description
Mourning the death of the Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson and honoring his lifetime of service, leadership, and advocacy for civil rights and social justice
Last Action
ADOPTED
2/25/2026