Honoring Emancipation Day in D.C.
Official: Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.
This resolution honors the cultural and historical importance of emancipation in Washington, D.C., and supports the push for statehood.
1. The resolution marks April 16 as District of Columbia Emancipation Day, celebrating the end of slavery in the capital. 2. It acknowledges the historical significance of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act signed by President Lincoln in 1862. 3. The resolution calls for Congress to pass the Washington, DC Admission Act, which seeks statehood for the District. 4. It highlights that residents of the District of Columbia pay high federal taxes but lack voting representation in Congress. 5. The resolution celebrates the contributions of D.C. residents to the nation while advocating for their rights.
This resolution affects the residents of the District of Columbia, particularly those advocating for voting rights and representation.