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Senate Unanimously Creates Day to Honor Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients
Summary
The Senate passed legislation designating Feb. 20 as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day, recognizing soldiers such as James H. Bronson and Robert A. Penn for battlefield leadership despite discrimination; the vote was 33‑0.
The Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 253 to designate Feb. 20 as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day.
Senator Craig, a sponsor, said the bill deliberately honors the bravery and sacrifice of Black Ohioans who received the Congressional Medal of Honor during the Civil War and argued that it would ensure future generations remember their service. He named James H. Bronson, Robert A. Penn and Quoneton Beatty as examples called out during remarks.
Senator Reynolds, also a sponsor, said the men led assaults, rallied troops and retrieved fallen colors while facing discriminatory limits on promotion in the U.S. Colored Troops; she thanked the armed services, veterans affairs and public safety committee for unanimous support in committee.
The roll call produced 33 yeas and 0 nays; the bill was declared passed and entitled and the title was agreed to.
