 In 1999 MaryRuth Weir and other abolitionists resolved that Georgia needed to organize a statewide anti-death penalty coalition, again. MaryRuth dedicated her life to shining a light on the injustices of the death penalty. The work that she carried out for over 20 years at New Hope House provided comfort and support to families who had been discarded and disregarded by virtue of having a loved one on Death Row. On this night, we remember her spirit and recommit ourselves to struggling for an end to the death penalty. | Please join us on May 12, 2011 at 6:00pm to honor and celebrate the life of MaryRuth Weir.
Central Presbyterian
Church, Tull Fellowship Hall
201 Washington Street, Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
$50.00 Individual tickets ~ $500.00 Table (seats ten) Justice Benefactor - $1500 Fairness
Patron - $1000 Human Rights Advocate
- $750
2011 MaryRuth Weir Human Rights Award Recipient Rev. Murphy Davis
As co-founder of the Open Door Community, Rev. Davis has advocated for the past 35 years for those on Georgia’s death row. She skillfully and eloquently brings understanding and compassion for men who are often met with hostility. We are delighted to honor someone whose life has made such a significant impact on the death penalty in Georgia and the lives of people on our Death Row. Keynote Speaker Jeremy Schroeder, Executive
Director of the Illinois
Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty A tireless human rights activist, Mr. Schroeder skillfully lead the coalition in their successful efforts to pass a bill to repeal the death penalty in March of this year, making Illinois the 16th state to abolish the death penalty in the United States. He is also an attorney with extensive lobbying and organizing experience. |
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MaryRuth Weir Memorial Dinner and Silent Auction |