Stubbs Likes SCERB Approval of Vel Phillips Statue |
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Elections, Elected Officials, Political Parties |
Written by Shelia Stubbs Press |
Saturday, 17 July 2021 11:10 |
MADISON- The proposal for a statue of notable civil rights advocate Vel Philips to be featured on the grounds of the Wisconsin Capitol was approved by the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board. Representative Stubbs (D-Madison) is a member of the Vel Phillips Statue Task Force which spearheaded this effort. Her statement is below:
“I want to thank my fellow members of the Vel Phillips Statue Task Force for advocating for the construction of this statue. I also want to thank the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board for voting to approve and move forward with the construction. With this approval, our Wisconsin State Capitol is one step closer to showing the diversity that our state is truly built on.” “I am excited to see our state recognize trailblazers in history who are from groups that have been denied equal recognition. It is long overdue that we recognize the incredible accomplishments of Black women in Wisconsin. As we move forward with the construction of this statue, I am excited to not only commemorate the life and legacy of Vel Phillips, but to inspire future generations of leaders to push the boundaries of what they believe to be possible.” |
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