Committee hears supporters urging April 30 be named William Lacy Clay Sr. Day

Representative Yolanda Fountain Henderson presented House Bill 3074 to designate April 30 as William Lacy Clay Sr. Day in Missouri. Fountain Henderson summarized Clay's biography, noting his birth in St. Louis (April 30, 1931), military service, long congressional tenure (1969'2001) and role as a co-founder of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Romel Black, representing the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP, testified in strong support, highlighting Clay's civil-rights leadership, labor advocacy and local organizing in St. Louis. Witnesses said the day would honor Clay's legacy and encourage appropriate community and school events to educate about his service.

Committee members asked about possible educational programming; Fountain Henderson said local school districts and community groups planned events and that Clay's son, William Lacy Clay Jr., submitted a "yes" testimony. No opposition was recorded and the committee closed the hearing on HB 3074.