Bill > SB0249

This bill amends the State Commemorative Dates Act to establish August 4th as Eva Carroll Monroe Recognition Day, a statewide commemorative day honoring Eva Carroll Monroe's significant contributions to child welfare. The legislation specifically recognizes Monroe as the founder of the Lincoln Colored Home, which was the first Black orphanage in Illinois and the second Black orphanage in the United States. The bill aims to provide greater public understanding and appreciation of Illinois' history by dedicating a day to celebrate Monroe's legacy of supporting orphaned Black children during the challenging Jim Crow era, a period characterized by racial segregation and discrimination. By creating this commemorative day, the bill seeks to highlight and preserve an important historical narrative of community support and resilience during a difficult time in American history.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=249&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104