119-sres-92119th Congress

A resolution designating February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".

Sponsored By: Senator Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

Passed Senate

Summary

This resolution designates February 16, 2025, as National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day. It calls on the people of the United States and Members of Congress to remember Peratrovich's civil rights advocacy and to continue work ensuring equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans. The text highlights that Peratrovich, a Tlingit leader, helped campaign for the Alaska Anti-Discrimination Act of February 16, 1945, described as the first anti-discrimination law in the history of the United States. It also notes that Alaska has observed the day since 1988 and that the U.S. Mint issued a 2020 Elizabeth Peratrovich $1 coin.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]

AK • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 2/24/2025

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