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This concurrent resolution formally requests the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve replacing the statue of Jefferson Davis, currently displayed in the United States Capitol's Statuary Hall, with a statue of either B.B. King or Elvis Presley, both iconic musicians from Mississippi. The resolution highlights that the National Statuary Hall Collection features statues from each state, and Mississippi currently has statues of Jefferson Davis and James Zachariah George. It argues that while Jefferson Davis was a significant historical figure, his representation does not fully reflect Mississippi's current unified and progressive spirit, whereas B.B. King, the "King of the Blues," and Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll," are celebrated figures who embody the state's rich musical heritage and cultural evolution, making them more fitting representatives of Mississippi's diverse citizenry. The resolution also outlines the process for such a replacement, noting that the state would be responsible for all associated costs.

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