Bill > HRes972

This resolution recognizes Atlanta, Georgia, as a pivotal location in the civil rights movement by highlighting numerous historical events and milestones that demonstrate the city's crucial role in advancing racial equality. The document traces Atlanta's civil rights history from an 1881 washerwoman strike through significant moments like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth, the formation of organizations such as the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and key achievements like desegregating police forces, public transit, and hospitals. The resolution emphasizes Atlanta's contributions to landmark civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and celebrates notable firsts such as Maynard Jackson becoming the first African-American mayor in the Deep South and Andrew Young being the first Black U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. The resolution ultimately acknowledges Atlanta as a "City Too Busy to Hate" that has consistently demonstrated leadership in social equity, economic achievement, and providing opportunities for all Americans, ultimately recognizing the city's enduring significance in the struggle for civil rights and equal opportunity.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/972/all-info