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OR HR3
Resolution
Status
6/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Travis Nelson
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AI Summary
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Oregon House Resolution recognizing and honoring the history of Black drag performance in Portland and Oregon, adopted June 18, 2025
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Documents the history of Portland's Black drag community dating back to 1958, including the formation of the Portland Forum and Imperial Sovereign Rose Court (ISRC) in 1970
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Highlights key milestones including Rochelle's crowning as the first Black Rose Queen in 1969, Rose Emperor II Harold becoming the first Black Emperor in the International Court System in 1976, and ISRC's first all-Black reign in 2022
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Recognizes Poison Waters as Queen Mother II of All Oregon (2024), believed to be the first and only Black Queen Mother of a state within the International Court System
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Acknowledges decades of all-Black charity productions and production companies supporting Black drag performances, including Hot Chocolate (2010-present) and multiple companies presenting Juneteenth Spirit Week 2025
Legislative Description
Recognizing and honoring the history of Black drag in Oregon.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State.
6/19/2025