A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
Recognition: National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day
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Key Points
- This resolution officially names February 16, 2026, as a day to honor Elizabeth Peratrovich. She was a Tlingit woman who spent her life fighting for equal rights and respect for Alaska Native and Native American communities.
- The resolution highlights her work in helping pass the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 in Alaska. This was the first law of its kind in the United States, and it was passed nearly 20 years before the federal Civil Rights Act.
- By designating this day, the Senate encourages all Americans to remember the work of civil rights leaders. It serves as a reminder to continue working toward equality for Alaska Natives and all other citizens today.
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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A resolution designating February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day".
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