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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by a legislative body, honors the memory of Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement. It recognizes February 4, 2026, as Rosa Parks Day at the state capitol, acknowledging her courageous act of refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in 1955, which sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and propelled Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to national prominence. The resolution highlights Parks' lifelong commitment to justice and her role in the fight against segregation and racism, which led to landmark Supreme Court decisions and broader societal changes, including increased opportunities for women and Black Americans in leadership roles. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of this recognition to the public and the press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72328