The House bill would also authorize the reburial of Dozier victims of a 1914 dormitory fire at the former Marianna facility.
In talking to lawmakers, Kimmerle cited the “courage” of the Dozier victims to recount their stories, as well as the “courage” of state leaders to formally acknowledge the state’s role in the tragedy.
“While we cannot change the injustices of the past, we can take steps to demonstrate that we have learned from our mistakes and we can vow it will never happen again,” Kimmerle said.
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4/4/2017
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