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Ohio House designates March 10 as Harriet Tubman Day
Summary
The House passed House Bill 166 to make March 10 Harriet Tubman Day in Ohio by a 96–0 vote. Sponsors framed the bill as recognition of Tubman's role in the Underground Railroad, Civil War service and later advocacy.
Columbus — The Ohio House of Representatives voted unanimously Tuesday to designate March 10 as Harriet Tubman Day, passing House Bill 166 by a recorded vote of 96–0.
Representative Williams, a joint sponsor, described Tubman's life and achievements on the floor, telling colleagues she led about a dozen trips to the Eastern Shore of Maryland and helped about 70 enslaved people to freedom. "This bill would establish March 10 as Harriet Tubman Day in Ohio, commemorating the date of her death in 1913," Williams said.
Representative Lawson Rowe, the bill sponsor, recounted details of Tubman's life, including injuries she suffered in childhood and her work on the Underground Railroad. Lawson Rowe told the chamber that Congress had officially proclaimed March 10 as Harriet Tubman Day in 1990, and said Ohio should recognize Tubman's "resiliency, strength, and fortitude."
After debate, the clerk reported 96 affirmative votes and zero negative votes. The bill was passed, the chamber agreed to its title and the measure will be enrolled and sent to the governor.
