HR 93 by Zbur
HR 93
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution honors Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in the United States, for his significant contributions to the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement. It recognizes his life, work, and legacy, including his efforts to pass a gay rights ordinance and defeat discriminatory initiatives. The resolution also commemorates May 22nd as Harvey Milk Day and highlights various ways his memory is preserved through naming conventions and memorials.
Key provisions
- Designates May 22nd as Harvey Milk Day in California.
- Recognizes Harvey Milk’s pioneering contributions to LGBTQ+ civil rights.
- Acknowledges his role in passing a gay rights ordinance in San Francisco.
- Highlights his efforts to defeat Proposition 6 (the Briggs Initiative).
- Mentions his advocacy for visibility and unity among minorities.
- Details various memorials and naming conventions honoring Milk, including a bust in San Francisco City Hall, a terminal at San Francisco International Airport, and a United States Naval Ship.
- Notes the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded posthumously.
- References a motion picture released in 2008 about his life and legacy.
Who is affected
- LGBTQ+ community
- California residents
- Political leaders
- San Francisco residents
- Government officials
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