By Ms. Fox of Boston, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3193) of Gloria L. Fox and others for legislation to honor in the State House contributions made by African-Americans of the Commonwealth.  State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

 

Gloria L. Fox

Willie Mae Allen

William N. Brownsberger

Barbara A. L'Italien

William Lantigua

Timothy J. Toomey, Jr.

Marie P. St. Fleur

Susan C. Fargo

Douglas W. Petersen

Anthony J. Verga

Benjamin Swan

Louis L. Kafka

Ruth B. Balser

Elizabeth A. Malia

Kay Khan

Linda Dorcena Forry

Dianne Wilkerson

Barry R. Finegold

Christine E. Canavan

Jennifer M. Callahan

 

 

 

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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 An Act honoring massachusetts african americans .

 

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

 

SECTION 1.

 

The superintendent of state office buildings shall, subject to the approval of the art commissioner, a mural, plaques or busts, to honor the contributions of African-Americans in Massachusetts. 

 

Said mural, plaques, or busts shall be placed on a wall space in the 2nd floor hallway across from room 223 or room 224 of the state house.