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IN HCR0020
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/15/2011
Primary Sponsor
Doug Miller
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AI Summary
HCR 0020 Summary
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Concurrent resolution celebrating Black History Month and acknowledging the contributions of Black Americans throughout United States and Indiana history
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Recognizes Dr. Carter G. Woodson's role in establishing Negro History Week in 1926 (now Black History Month) and founding organizations dedicated to documenting Black American history
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Notes that Dr. Woodson selected the second week of February to commemorate the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two influential figures in Black American history
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Acknowledges Black Americans' achievements and contributions across military, civil rights, arts, education, sports, science, medicine, law, politics, literature, and music
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States the goal of Black History Month is to bridge gaps in American historical records regarding Black contributions and accomplishments
Legislative Description
Celebrating Black History Month.
Last Action
Senators Alting, Arnold, Banks, Becker, Boots, Bray, Broden, Buck, Charbonneau, Delph, Eckerty, Gard, Glick, Grooms, Head, Hershman, Holdman, Hume, Kenley, Kruse, Lanane, Landske, Lawson, Leising, Long, Merritt, Miller, Mishler, Mrvan, Nugent, Paul, Rogers, Schneider, Simpson, Skinner, Smith, Steele, Tallian, Tomes, Walker, Waltz, Waterman, Wyss, Yoder, R. Young, M. Young and Zakas added as cosponsors
2/17/2011