Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-008-2019    Draft No.
Type: Council Bill Status: Enacted
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 9/10/2019
Introduced Date 7/9/2019 Public Hearing Date 9/10/2019 @ 10:00 A.M.
Effective date: 11/8/2019    
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING REGULAR COUNTY HOLIDAYS - NATIVE AMERICAN DAY for the purpose of recognizing the history, culture, and accomplishments of Native Americans in Prince George's County and across the nation by renaming Columbus Day to Native American Day in Prince George's County.
Proposers/Sponsors: Mel Franklin, Monique Anderson-Walker, Thomas E. Dernoga, Calvin S. Hawkins, Rodney C. Streeter, Deni L. Taveras, Sydney J. Harrison, Derrick Leon Davis, Todd M. Turner, Dannielle M. Glaros
Code sections: 01-106.03 - , 16-219 -
Attachments: 1. B2019008, 2. CB-008-2019 AIS, 3. CB-008-2019 Report, 4. CB-008-2019 Fiscal Impact, 5. CB-008-2019 OOL Comment
Contact: Colette Gresham, Legislative Officer

Title

AN ACT CONCERNING REGULAR COUNTY HOLIDAYS - NATIVE AMERICAN DAY for the purpose of recognizing the history, culture, and accomplishments of Native Americans in Prince George's County and across the nation by renaming Columbus Day to Native American Day in Prince George's County.

 

Background

The proposed legislation renames Columbus Day to Native American Day in Prince George's County for the purpose of recognizing the history, culture and accomplishments of Native Americans in the County and the nation.