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

This resolution proposes to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a highly influential civil rights leader. It highlights his journey from humble beginnings during the Jim Crow era to becoming a significant figure in American history, including his work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and leadership of Operation Breadbasket. The resolution further recognizes his founding of Operation PUSH and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition , which were instrumental in political mobilization and challenging discriminatory practices. It also acknowledges his groundbreaking Presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988, which broke racial barriers. Ultimately, the resolution urges the President to issue a proclamation for the United States flag to be flown at half-staff as a tribute to Reverend Jackson's memory and profound impact.