Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and encouraging the people of the United States to recognize the accomplishments of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party by committing themselves to the fundamental principles of freedom, equality, and democracy.

Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and the Party's accomplishments at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Encourages the people of the United States to recognize the accomplishments of such Party by committing themselves to the fundamental principles of freedom, equality, and democracy.