Emmett Till murder; issue apology for state's role in killers' acquittals.

Mississippi's House Concurrent Resolution 12 is a formal apology resolution expressing the state's regret for its historical role in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the subsequent acquittal of his killers. It specifically acknowledges Mississippi's creation of a hostile environment that contributed to Till's murder and the defense/acquittal of his killers, citing recent revelations about the fabricated testimony of Carolyn Bryant. The resolution offers an apology to Till's family, encourages teaching about this history to prevent future injustices, and explicitly states it cannot be used in legal proceedings. It directs copies to state officials, civil rights organizations, and the press to disseminate the apology. As a concurrent resolution, it has no binding legal effect but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of historical injustice.