Rep. John Lewis is honored at the Georgia State Capitol with a special ceremony ahead of his funeral Thursday.
ATLANTA – Civil rights hero John Lewis will lie in state at the Georgia State Capitol rotunda Wednesday in one of the late congressman's last stops before his funeral and internment on Thursday.The public is allowed to view Lewis' body in the rotunda from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday.
Members of Lewis' fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma, are also set to host an Omega service in the rotunda to honor his life at 7 p.m. Wednesday.Lewis served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Georgia's 5th congressional district for 33 years. The 5th congressional district covers most of Atlanta and a few suburbs.
Prior to being elected to Congress, Lewis was an Atlanta city councilman. Memorial events Wednesday were given the theme"Atlanta's Servant Leader."A final day of tribute in Washington as some lawmakers push to honor legacy with voting rights bill Anyone who visits the State Capitol to pay their respects will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. However, Lewis' family is encouraging the public to hold virtual events in their homes and watch the events on livestream platforms.The Georgia events come after a series of memorial events in
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