SJR20,5,9 Daniel Bell—a 22-year-old Black Milwaukee man who was shot and killed by Milwaukee police following a traffic stop in 1958. Milwaukee police planted a knife on Bell's body at the scene and attempted to cover up the shooting for decades;

SJR20,5,14 Ernest Lacy—a 22-year-old Black Milwaukee man who was arrested in 1981 in a case of mistaken identity, who died in police custody after having a knee placed on his back by officers. This led to one of the few times Wisconsin legislators worked on bipartisan police reform legislation (Lacy's Law) to require that police seek medical help for anyone in their custody; and

SJR20,5,20 Whereas, while acknowledging the work of these leaders, it is equally critical to appreciate, both past and present, the long list of contributions of our fellow citizens; Black History Month gives Wisconsinites an occasion to recognize the significant influence people of African heritage have made, and continue to make, in the areas of medicine, art, politics, human rights, education, sports, and economic development; now, therefore, be it

SJR20,5,24 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin Legislature recognizes February 2021 as Black History Month, extends appreciation to the above-named persons for their contributions to the state of Wisconsin, the country, and their fellow citizens, and honors past and current black legislators.

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