this bill is also worthy for alvin sykes life and his legacy. you see, alvin was born only a year after emmett till's mother, and when he first became involved in that case, he heard emit's his mother saying that he was fighting to get just justice since 1956. alvin said, i was born in 1956. that means she was trying to do one thing my entire life. now alvin is no longer with us. but the pursuit of justice for the till family continues. my hope is that congress will soon pass this legislation to recognize and honor their legacy. today, though, i want to give alvin the credit and the honor he deserves, his passion, his advocacy and high achievements made our nation a better place. personally, i learned from alvin sykes. i admire alvin sykes. i mourn his passing and i pay tribute to him today and thank god that he created alvin sykes. i suggest the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. mr. durbin: i ask consent the quorum call be suspended. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. durbin: i ask unanimous con