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This resolution recognizes the efforts to secure a posthumous pardon for Marcus Garvey, a prominent Black activist and leader of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) who was active in the early 20th century. The resolution highlights Garvey's significant contributions to Black empowerment, including forming UNIA in 1914 with a focus on Black self-reliance and creating the Black Star Line shipping company. It details how Garvey was prosecuted for mail fraud, which ultimately led to his deportation and significant personal distress, including two strokes that contributed to his death. The resolution acknowledges that President Joe Biden posthumously pardoned Garvey on January 19, 2025, in an effort to undo the negative perception surrounding his legacy and restore respect to his name and ideas. Ultimately, the resolution formally recognizes the persistent work of those who advocated for Garvey's pardon and congratulates Garvey, his family, and his descendants on achieving this long-sought recognition.

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