Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

Summary

Recognizes and honors the life, civil-rights leadership, and public service of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., including his early work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, leadership of Chicago’s Operation Breadbasket, founding of Operation PUSH and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and his 1984 and 1988 Presidential campaigns. The measure is a commemorative statement that records achievements and historical context but does not create new programs, authorize spending, or change law.

• Formally recognizes Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.'s life, civil-rights leadership, and public service.
• Notes his early work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and association with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Highlights leadership of Chicago’s Operation Breadbasket to advance economic empowerment.
• Records founding of Operation PUSH and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to promote political mobilization and corporate accountability.
• Cites his 1984 and 1988 Presidential campaigns as historic, barrier-breaking efforts.
• Is purely commemorative and does not create programs, authorize spending, or change existing law.
• May serve educational, ceremonial, and historical-record purposes without fiscal or regulatory impact.