In CommitteeFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Mike Simmons (D)
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Referred to Assignments
Jan 16, 2026
Summary
The Senate has introduced a resolution that designates March 2, 2026—the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Adwa—as Adwa Day in Illinois. It also formally acknowledges the contributions of Ethiopian women in that battle. The measure aims to celebrate a historic anti‑colonial victory that resonates with the state’s Ethiopian and Eritrean communities.
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