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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 655 Introduced in House (IH)]
119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 655
Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 15, 2025
Ms. Clarke of New York submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day".
Whereas Marcus Garvey was the father of the largest African-American movement of all time, a movement which attracted millions of followers from around the world; Whereas Marcus Garvey's legacy is deeply rooted in many North American and Caribbean communities, and his memory is highly regarded by many in the United States and his native Jamaica; Whereas Marcus Garvey was able to enlist the support of more than 1,500,000 members of the Universal Negro Improvement Association to purchase shares in the Black Star Line, a cargo shipping line developed to increase the economic independence of African Americans; Whereas the ultimate goal of Garvey's philosophy was for the Black community to achieve economic independence through free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and political self-help; and Whereas Marcus Mosiah Garvey was granted a Presidential posthumous pardon in 2025, and it is therefore fitting and appropriate at this time to recognize his contributions to Black history: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the designation of "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day" and the President issuing a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.