Coretta Scott King

=== Congressional resolutions ===
Upon the news of her death, moments of reflection, remembrance, and mourning began around the world. In the [[United States Senate]], [[Party leaders of the United States Senate|Majority Leader]] [[Bill Frist]] presented Senate Resolution 362 on behalf of all U.S. Senators, with the afternoon hours filled with respectful tributes throughout the U.S. Capitol.{{citation needed|date=February 2016}}

On August 31, 2006, following a moment of silence in memoriam of the death of Coretta Scott King, the [[United States House of Representatives]] presented House Resolution 655 in honor of her legacy. In an unusual action, the resolution included a grace period of five days in which further comments could be added to it.<ref>Katz, Jonathan G. "Final Rule: Books and Records Requirements for Brokers and Dealers Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934". ''Final Rule: Books and Records Requirements for Brokers and Dealers Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934''. N.p., October 30, 2001. Web. February 5, 2017.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/655/all-actions-without-amendments|title=Actions – H.Res.655 – 109th Congress (2005–2006): Honoring the life and accomplishments of Mrs. Coretta Scott King and her contributions as a leader in the struggle for civil rights, and expressing condolences to the King family on her passing.|date=February 1, 2006|publisher=[[Congress.gov]]|access-date=February 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207014930/https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-resolution/655/all-actions-without-amendments|archive-date=February 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>