A Resolution honoring Fannie Lou Hamer on the 108th anniversary of her birth in recognition of her vast and valiant efforts to ensure the civil rights of minorities, women and low-income families.
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Overview
This resolution honors Fannie Lou Hamer on the 108th anniversary of her birth. It recognizes her significant and courageous efforts to advance civil rights for minorities, women, and low-income families in the Jim Crow South. The resolution details her activism, including her work with voter registration, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and her powerful testimony at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. It also acknowledges her lasting contributions to organizations like the National Women’s Political Caucus.
Key provisions
- Honors Fannie Lou Hamer on her 108th birthday.
- Recognizes her contributions to civil rights activism.
- Details her involvement in voter registration efforts.
- Acknowledges her role in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
- Highlights her testimony at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
- Mentions her founding of the National Women’s Political Caucus.
- References her famous quote, ‘I am sick and tired of being sick and tired.’
- Celebrates her legacy and the organizations she established.
Who is affected
- Minorities
- Women
- Low-income families
- Civil rights activists
- Residents of Mississippi
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically recognizes Hamer's efforts to combat systemic discrimination and voter suppression.
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Christine Tartaglione
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