HRES 223
Recognizing the significance of Atlanta, Georgia, as the cradle of the civil rights movement.
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This House Resolution recognizes Atlanta, Georgia, as the central location of the Civil Rights Movement due to a series of pivotal events and figures that occurred there. It highlights Atlanta’s role in organizing nonviolent protests, establishing key organizations like the SCLC and SNCC, and advocating for crucial legislation like the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act. The resolution celebrates Atlanta’s ongoing commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity.
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Donald M., Jr. Payne
Henry C. "Hank," Jr. Johnson
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