HRES 762 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.

HRES 762 is a symbolic resolution supporting the designation of September 23, 2025, as "Mary Church Terrell Day." It calls on Congress to formally recognize Mary Church Terrell’s historical contributions to civil rights and women’s rights, particularly her work in desegregating DC restaurants and founding the NAACP. The bill does not create new laws or affect any individuals or entities; it is a commemorative gesture by the House of Representatives. The resolution specifically highlights her role as a pioneering African-American educator, activist, and leader in the National Association of Colored Women. This is a non-binding recognition effort, not a policy change.
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Introduced Sep 23, 2025 Last action Sep 23, 2025
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