Commending the Center for Black Literature upon the occasion of hosting its 2025 National Black Writers Biennial Symposium and paying tribute to this year's honoree, Rita Williams-Garcia

This is a ceremonial Senate resolution (not a law-making bill) adopted on February 4, 2025. It formally commends the Center for Black Literature (CBL) for hosting its 2025 National Black Writers Biennial Symposium at Medgar Evers College, and specifically honors author Rita Williams-Garcia as the symposium's honoree. The resolution recognizes CBL's 23-year mission to expand public appreciation of Black literature and Williams-Garcia's literary achievements, including multiple Coretta Scott King Awards and Newbery Medal wins. As a symbolic gesture, it directs the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Williams-Garcia. This resolution has no legal effect or impact on policy.