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NY K00988
Resolution
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carl Heastie
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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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Worked directly with Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement and was present in Dr. King's final moments 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 built a multiracial coalition
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Served as "shadow senator" for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton in 2000
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Launched the Wall Street Project in New York City to expand financial industry access for minority entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals
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
2/26/2026