SR 47 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

In memory of Mildred Fay Jefferson.

This is a commemorative resolution (SR 47) honoring Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson, the first African American woman to graduate from Harvard Medical School in 1951. The resolution recognizes her legacy as a physician, educator, and activist who co-founded the Massachusetts Citizens for Life and served on numerous pro-life organizations. It does not create new laws or affect policy - it simply pays tribute to her life and career through formal Senate acknowledgment. The resolution was adopted by the Texas Senate in September 2025.

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Aug 2025

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Sep 2025

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Introduced Aug 22, 2025 Last action Sep 4, 2025

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