A concurrent resolution commending Medgar Wiley Evers and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams for their lives and accomplishments, designating a Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, and for other purposes.

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SCONRES 51

Introduced

Jun 9, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7556)

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Blacks Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights workers Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Minorities Special weeks

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Summary

Commends Medgar Wiley Evers (a pioneer in the fight for racial justice) and his widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams (the first female to chair the Board of Directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) for their lives and accomplishments.

Designates June 9 through 16, 2003, as the Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance.

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Jun 9, 2003

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7556)
Jun 9, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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