Commemorating Marcus Garvey's Birthday on August 17, 2024

This Senate resolution commemorates the 137th birthday of Marcus Garvey on August 17, 2024, by pausing legislative proceedings to honor his life and work. The bill recognizes Garvey as a prominent Black nationalist leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and established various businesses aimed at economic self-sufficiency for African Americans. It highlights his historical influence and the claim that his conviction for mail fraud was politically motivated, noting his status as a national hero in Jamaica. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to the United States and the global community.