SR24,1,42 Whereas, the Reverend Richard Kirkendoll was a leading voice in the fight for
3civil rights during the Open Housing Marches in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the
41960's; and

SR24,1,85 Whereas, the Reverend Richard Kirkendoll was described as "the Black Moses"
6to Father James Groppi's "White Moses" for their dedication to the Open Housing
7Marches, with Reverend Kirkendoll known to participate in every march that took
8place; and

SR24,1,129 Whereas, the Reverend Richard Kirkendoll was particularly known for his
10personal protection of children who participated in the marches, including sheltering
11them at his church and, at a particularly violent march at the 16th Street Viaduct,
12telling a young girl "Come on, baby, get behind me. I'll protect you"; and

SR24,2,213 Whereas, the Reverend Richard Kirkendoll lived a life of service to his country
14and community prior to the Open Housing Marches, enlisting in the United States

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1Navy during World War II before moving to Milwaukee and serving as a counselor
2with ICDP, the Inner City Development Program; and

SR24,2,53 Whereas, the adoption of this senate resolution is supported not only by the
4senate, but also by members of the assembly, including specifically Representatives
5Young, Grigsby, Turner, Zepnick, Sheridan, and Toles; now, therefore, be it