Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".
HRES 655 is a symbolic House resolution supporting the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day." It cites Marcus Garvey's role as founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, his focus on Black economic independence through initiatives like the Black Star Line, and his 2025 posthumous presidential pardon. The resolution asks the President to issue a proclamation encouraging the public to observe the day with ceremonies. This is a commemorative gesture with no binding legal effect, intended to honor Garvey's historical contributions.
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Introduced Aug 15, 2025
Last action Aug 15, 2025
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