Sagers, Richard B.; condolences
This is a House resolution (HR 305) honoring Richard B. Sagers, a Black veteran and truck driver who challenged racial discrimination in the transportation industry. It commemorates his 1972 landmark class-action lawsuit, *Sagers v. Yellow Freight System*, which exposed discriminatory hiring practices under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and helped dismantle racial barriers in trucking. The resolution, adopted by the House on February 19, 2025, recognizes his legacy on the 32nd anniversary of his death, acknowledging his role as the first Black over-the-road driver in the Southern Conference and his contributions to civil rights. It has no policy impact beyond commemoration.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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3
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1
Committee
0
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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