SR80

Recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the historic Confederate surrender in Appomattox, Virginia, which led to full emancipation in the United States and signaled the end of the American Civil War, and urging the designation of "Appomattox Day" as a legal holiday in this Commonwealth.

Introduced·4/11/25
Introduced Text

Recognizes April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania, honoring the Confederate surrender that led to full emancipation and the end of the.

This resolution recognizes April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania, commemorating the Confederate surrender in Appomattox, Virginia, which led to full emancipation in the United States and marked the end of the American Civil War. It urges the designation of "Appomattox Day" as a legal holiday in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the historical significance of the event, including the role of the United States Colored Troops and the emancipation of approximately 4,600 enslaved people in Appomattox County.

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Rules & Executive Nominations Committee
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History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations