[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 29, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S604]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 341--OBSERVING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF CIVIL RIGHTS 
   LEADER DAISY BATES AND HONORING HER LEGACY AS AN AMERICAN HEROINE

  Mr. PRYOR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 341

       Whereas Daisy Lee Gatson Bates was born on November 11, 
     1914, in Huttig, Arkansas;
       Whereas in 1941, Daisy Bates and her husband, Lucious 
     Christopher ``L.C.'' Bates, founded the Arkansas State Press, 
     a weekly African-American newspaper that promoted awareness 
     of social injustice and championed civil rights;
       Whereas Daisy Bates took a leadership role in the civil 
     rights movement and became president of the Arkansas State 
     Conference of NAACP Branches in 1952;
       Whereas in 1957, Daisy Bates became an advisor to the 
     Little Rock Nine and was a champion for public school 
     integration;
       Whereas on September 23, 1957, and September 25, 1957, 
     Daisy Bates courageously led members of the Little Rock Nine 
     from her home to their first days at Central High School in 
     Little Rock, Arkansas;
       Whereas in the face of mounting opposition, death threats, 
     harassment, arrests, and violence, Daisy Bates continued her 
     work in advising the Little Rock Nine and fighting for them 
     to attend Central High School;
       Whereas after completing her work with the Little Rock 
     Nine, Daisy Bates continued her work in public service as a 
     community organizer and by working on anti-poverty programs;
       Whereas in 1990, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton recognized 
     Daisy Bates as the ``most distinguished Arkansas citizen of 
     all time'';
       Whereas on November 4, 1999, Daisy Bates died in Little 
     Rock, Arkansas;
       Whereas in 2001, the Arkansas General Assembly designated 
     the third Monday in February as ``Daisy Gatson Bates Day'' to 
     celebrate her contributions to civil rights; and
       Whereas generations of Americans can look to Daisy Bates as 
     an example of determination, courage, and leadership for 
     promoting social justice and equality: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) observes the 100th birthday of civil rights leader 
     Daisy Bates; and
       (2) commemorates the legacy of Daisy Bates by encouraging 
     all people of the United States to promote social justice, 
     equality, and the principles of the Constitution.

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