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This resolution designates February 16, 2025, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day" to honor Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich, a Tlingit civil rights activist who fought against discrimination in Alaska. Born in 1911, Peratrovich dedicated her life to social equality, working alongside her husband Roy to campaign for the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945, which was the first anti-discrimination law in United States history. The resolution highlights her powerful testimony before the Alaska Territorial Legislature, where she eloquently challenged discriminatory practices and advocated for equal rights. It recognizes her significant contributions to civil rights, including her work with the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, and notes that she helped pave the way for greater recognition and respect for Alaska Natives and Native Americans. The resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe the day by remembering Peratrovich's work, commemorating her life, and continuing her legacy of pursuing equality. The designation builds upon Alaska's own tradition of recognizing February 16 as Elizabeth Peratrovich Day since 1988 and follows the U.S. Mint's 2020 release of a commemorative coin honoring her impact.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/92/all-info