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LA HR9
Resolution
Status
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence Bagley
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AI Summary
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Designates Friday, April 18, 2025, as "Two Lights For Tomorrow Day" at the Louisiana state capitol to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride
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Honors the April 18, 1775 alarm ride by Paul Revere, William Dawes, and others who warned colonists of approaching British forces, leading to the battles of Lexington and Concord
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References the two lanterns displayed in the Old North Church steeple as a backup signal, immortalized in Longfellow's poem as "One if by land, and two if by sea"
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Participates in a national multi-state initiative encouraging display of two lights in public spaces to mark the 250th anniversary and begin commemorations leading to July 4, 2026
Legislative Description
Designates April 18, 2025, as Two Lights For Tomorrow Day at the state capitol and commemorates the historic alert by Paul Revere in 1775
SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
4/16/2025