A Resolution 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.
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Overview
This resolution recognizes April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania to commemorate the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House in 1865. It honors the event as a pivotal moment leading to the emancipation of enslaved people and the end of the American Civil War. The resolution also urges the Commonwealth to consider designating "Appomattox Day" as a legal holiday.
Key provisions
- Recognizes April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Honors the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House.
- Acknowledges the event's significance in achieving emancipation.
- Urges the Commonwealth to consider designating "Appomattox Day" as a legal holiday.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Historical societies
- African American communities
- Descendants of enslaved people
Notable changes
- The resolution proposes the establishment of a specific annual recognition day.
- It connects the historical event to the broader themes of emancipation and the end of slavery.
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