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1) Re: 2009 Senate Resolution 12 [by Admin003 on February 13, 2009]Senator Thomas’ statement is as follows:
I join today with my colleagues, Senators Irma Clark-Coleman, Martha G. Scott, Tupac Hunter, Hansen Clarke, and Bill Hardiman—we wish him well with the birth of his grandchild—in support of Senate Resolution No. 12, which celebrates 100 years of greatness by the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People.
In 1909, 100 years ago, the NAACP was born. The NAACP was founded on the beliefs embodied in the Constitution of the United States of America, supporting democracy, dignity, and freedom for all people. For 100 years, the NAACP has lead America’s struggle for social change. Today the NAACP continues its dedication to the objective of securing full enjoyment of citizenship rights, justice in the courts, and equality of opportunity for all people.
While we celebrate their success today, over the past 100 years and, certainly, those successes have led to the election of America’s first African-American President. I would caution all to remember that much work still remains in the struggle of social justice and equality for all people. NAACP members in the state of Michigan have been dedicated to upholding these principles of the NAACP and have worked to achieve the objectives of justice and equality for all. The Michigan State Conference of NAACP believes that each member is unique and valuable, and knowledge leads to understanding and respect that everyone benefits from the rich dimensions of diversity in their association, in our workplaces, in our schools, and in all communities across the state of Michigan.
Today, NAACP units in the state of Michigan are continuing in their efforts to end discrimination and to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens in their community, particularly equal opportunity to education.
Joining us today, in celebration of 100 years of America’s premier civil rights organization, we have officials and friends from across our great state. Our contingent is led by Ms. Yvonne White, who is the president of the Michigan State Conference. They are in the Gallery over here. I would hope that my colleagues would recognize them. I would also invite all members of the Legislature to join us in a small celebratory reception in Room 424 of the Capitol, starting at 10:30 a.m. until noon, sponsored by the Michigan Legislative Black Caucus.
Mr. Chairman, again, on behalf of all my colleagues here, I wish to say thank you for 100 years of dedication and service and upholding the principles and ideals that our great nation were founded upon through the work of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
We wish them a happy 100th birthday.
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Introduced in the Senate on February 12, 2009, to proclaim February 8-14, 2009, as NAACP Week in Michigan
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