HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 6009
A RESOLUTION honoring Michael Young for his outstanding work and contribution to
our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.
WHEREAS, Michael Young is the visionary behind the remarkable
Brown v. Board of Education mural, one of the most admired artworks
on the Kansas Capitol tour; and
WHEREAS, Through his creativity and dedication, Michael Young
brilliantly captured the significance of this pivotal moment in history,
reminding us of Kansas' commitment to justice and equality; and
WHEREAS, The mural serves as a striking visual representation of
progress and a powerful tool to spark meaningful conversations about
civil rights; and
WHEREAS, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas,
stands as a landmark United States Supreme Court case that declared
racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional and affirmed that
segregation violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14
th
Amendment of the Constitution of the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Brown v. Board of Education landmark decision in
1954 became a monumental step in the fight for civil rights; and
WHEREAS, Kansas has been a leading voice in the struggle for
civil rights since it entered the Union as a "free state" in 1861: Now,
therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
Kansas: That we honor Michael Young for his outstanding work and
contribution to our state as a talented artist and proud Kansas native.
I hereby certify that the above RESOLUTION originated in the HOUSE, and
was adopted by that body
Speaker of the House.
Chief Clerk of the House.