The resolution honors Catrena Norris Carter for her significant contributions to civil and women's rights over her 35-year career. A native of Selma, Alabama, Ms. Carter has dedicated her life to advocating for oppressed communities and has founded several nonprofit organizations, including Salute Selma, Incorporated, which applies lessons from the Civil Rights Movement to modern business practices. Notably, she played a key role in organizing the first-ever Black Women Led March in 2020, commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March, which attracted over 30,000 participants.

Additionally, Ms. Carter has served as the National Coordinator of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee, which reenacts the historic 1965 march, drawing significant national attention and participation from former U.S. Presidents. She also founded Women of Will (WOW), empowering women to pursue political office, and was instrumental in the "Vote or Die" movement that contributed to Doug Jones's election as Alabama's first Democratic U.S. Senator in decades. Her extensive experience in hospitality and numerous accolades further underscore her impact and dedication to civil rights advocacy, making her a highly respected figure in her community and beyond.