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Senate committee hears bill to designate March 9 as 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion Day
Summary
Senators heard sponsor testimony for Senate Bill 17 to designate March 9 as 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion Day, honoring the only all‑Black, all‑female U.S. Army battalion to serve overseas in World War II and highlighting Major Charity Adams’ Ohio ties; the measure received a first hearing and no vote.
Senator Cyndre Reynolds told the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee that Senate Bill 17 would designate March 9 as 6888 Central Postal Directory Battalion Day in Ohio and serve as an educational recognition of the unit’s service.
“I’m honored to introduce senate bill 17 … to designate March 9 as 6…
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