A Resolution designating October 9, 2025, as "Mary Ann Shadd Cary Day" in Pennsylvania.
This resolution designates October 9, 2025, as "Mary Ann Shadd Cary Day" in Pennsylvania to honor her legacy as a pioneering abolitionist, journalist, and advocate for education and civil rights. It does not create new laws or affect policy; instead, it formally recognizes her historical contributions through a symbolic day of observance within the state. The resolution was referred to the State Government committee and reported as committed, following standard procedural steps for commemorative measures.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Sep 2025
House Passage
Sep 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Last action Dec 17, 2025
Floor votes · House Sep 30, 2025
How they voted
22–4
Passed
Total votes 26
Sep 30, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
66% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Sep 30, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (22-4)
house
Sep 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Rabb
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Harris
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
Co
Nikki Rivera
DDemocratic
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