SR248: SR248 Person, Charles; condolences

25 LC 129 0183 Senate Resolution 248 By: Senators Wicks of the 34th, Harbison of the 15th, Rhett of the 33rd, James of the 28th, Lucas of the 26th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring the life and memory of Charles Person; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Charles Person, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and one of the youngest original2 Freedom Riders, dedicated his life to the pursuit of civil rights, justice, and equality for all3 Americans; and4 WHEREAS, as a courageous advocate for desegregation, Charles Person joined the Freedom5 Riders in 1961 at the age of 18, enduring physical violence and grave danger in his steadfast6 commitment to challenging segregation laws and practices in the United States; and7 WHEREAS, Charles Person's bravery and resilience, alongside his fellow Freedom Riders,8 played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement, ultimately leading to landmark legislative9 and cultural changes that advanced racial equality; and10 WHEREAS, after his involvement with the Freedom Riders, Charles Person continued his11 lifelong dedication to education, mentorship, and preserving th e legacy of the civil rights12 movement, inspiring generations to advocate for justice and equality; and13 S. R. 248 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0183 WHEREAS, Charles Person's remarkable contributions to the struggle for civil rights have14 been recognized and celebrated nationally; and 15 WHEREAS, Charles Person passed away on January 8, 2025, leaving behind an enduring16 legacy of courage, activism, and a commitment to social justice.17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body18 posthumously honor Charles Person for his extraordinary contrib utions to the civil rights19 movement and his unwavering dedication to creating a more just and equitable society. 20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body extend the ir deepest21 condolences to Charles Person's family, friends, and all those who were inspired by his work.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed23 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for di stribution to the family of24 Charles Person.25 S. R. 248 - 2 -