The resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement that took place on March 7, 1965, when peaceful protesters advocating for voting rights were violently confronted by law enforcement on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. It highlights the historical context of systemic disenfranchisement faced by Black voters, the courageous efforts of activists like Amelia Boynton Robinson and John Lewis, and the tragic death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, which galvanized the movement. The resolution emphasizes the national awakening to the injustices faced by Black Americans, culminating in President Lyndon B. Johnson's call for human rights and the eventual passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.

In recognizing the bravery of those who participated in the march and the violence they endured, the resolution urges citizens of Washington state to remember the significance of Bloody Sunday. It calls for a collective moral progression towards ensuring equality and rights for all individuals, regardless of race or creed. The resolution serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made in the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing need for vigilance in the pursuit of justice and equality.