Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.

Summary

The resolution formally expresses regret and offers an apology for Mississippi's involvement in the 1955 killing of Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his murderers. It also calls for continued remembrance and education about the civil‑rights era while stating the resolution cannot be used as a basis for litigation. The measure died in committee and never became an official statement of the House.

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