HR1045 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Pebblin W. WarrenYvonne KennedyMary MooreMerika Coleman

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Height, Dorothy Irene, death mourned

Summary

Alabama's House of Representatives honors and mourns the life of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height with a ceremonial tribute.

What This Bill Does

The resolution memorializes Dr. Height, noting her role as a leading civil rights advocate and longtime head of the National Council of Negro Women, and mentions major honors she received. It officially celebrates her life and service and directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to her family.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Dorothy Irene Height's family, who will receive a commemorative copy of the resolution
• Alabama residents and the public, who learn about Height's civil rights legacy through this official tribute

Key Provisions

• Celebrates the life and service of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height
• Recognizes her leadership of the National Council of Negro Women and her role in the Civil Rights Movement, and notes her major honors (Presidential Medal of Freedom and Congressional Gold Medal)
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to her family with gratitude and esteem

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Subjects

Resolutions, Condolence