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HJR0318 is a resolution introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly that acknowledges the historical contributions of enslaved African Americans who were rented by the state government to quarry limestone for the construction of the State Capitol. The resolution includes the names of fifteen enslaved individuals and highlights the work of Bavarian artisans who painted the Capitol's frescoed ceilings in 1858. Key provisions of the resolution emphasize the recognition of these historical figures and their contributions to Tennessee's history.
HJR0318 is a resolution introduced in the Tennessee General Assembly that acknowledges the historical contributions of enslaved African Americans who were rented by the state government to quarry limestone for the construction of the State Capitol. The resolution includes the names of fifteen enslaved individuals and highlights the work of Bavarian artisans who painted the Capitol's frescoed ceilings in 1858. Key provisions of the resolution emphasize the recognition of these historical figures and their contributions to Tennessee's history.
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