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This concurrent resolution requests the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to replace Mississippi's current statues of Confederate figures James Zachariah George and Jefferson Davis in the United States Capitol's Statuary Hall with statues honoring two significant African American civil rights leaders: Fannie Lou Hamer and Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels. The resolution provides extensive background on both individuals, highlighting Hamer's pivotal role in voting rights advocacy and Revels' historic achievement as the first African American to serve in the U.S. Congress, elected in 1870 during the Reconstruction era. By seeking this replacement, the Mississippi Legislature aims to more accurately represent the state's evolution and diversity, acknowledging its complex racial history while celebrating transformative figures who fought for equality. The resolution notes that federal law (2 USC Section 2132) allows states to request such statue replacements, and it calls on the Governor to support the effort by creating a commission to solicit private contributions for creating and placing the new statues, symbolizing Mississippi's commitment to recognizing its most impactful citizens who advanced civil rights and social progress.

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