CONGRATS-REV. DR. A. SAMPSON

This Illinois House resolution formally congratulates Reverend Dr. Albert Sampson on his 88th birthday and commends his decades of work in civil rights, community organizing, and ministry. The text highlights his historical roles, including serving as a staff member for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, being personally ordained by Martin Luther King Jr., and helping organize the Poor People's Campaign. It also recognizes his contributions to Chicago politics, such as supporting the election of Harold Washington, and his ongoing efforts in economic development and education. The resolution directs that a copy be presented to Dr. Sampson as a gesture of respect from the state legislature.