Person, Charles; condolences
This is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 248) honoring civil rights activist Charles Person, a 1961 Freedom Rider who joined the movement at age 18 and dedicated his life to advancing racial equality. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to the civil rights movement, his role in challenging segregation, and his later work in education and mentorship. It extends condolences to his family and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to them. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to memorialize Person's legacy following his death on January 8, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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