Remember Carl Walker-Hoover!

One year ago today Carl Walker-Hoover killed himself as a result of intolerable bullying. Since then his mother Sirdeaner Walker has become an advocate for anti-bullying legislation.

In the year since then: Sirdeaner Walker has become a national advocate against bullying, appearing on Oprah, Ellen and AC 360, as well as testifying before Congress. Walker has also championed Massachusetts' proposed anti-bullying legislation. The state House and Senate recently passed anti-bullying bills and it's now in conference committee for final approval. Gov. Deval Patrick is expected to sign that bill later this month and Walker says she's planning to be at his desk when he does it.

You can take action by supporting the federal Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2262.

hat/tip to Rod 2.0 and Wonder Man.