Bill > CER26-0133

This resolution, the "Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2026," is a formal declaration by the Council of the District of Columbia to acknowledge and celebrate the life and lasting impact of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. It highlights his extensive career as a pivotal civil rights leader, Baptist minister, and advocate for social justice, faith, and equality. The resolution references his early involvement in civil rights protests, his leadership in organizations like Operation PUSH and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, his service as a Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia, his presidential campaigns, and his international efforts for peace and diplomacy, all of which contributed to advancing opportunities and dignity for underserved communities and promoting fairness and inclusion across the nation and specifically within the District of Columbia.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0133