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Committee hears bill to designate Feb. 20 as Black Ohio Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day
Summary
Sponsors told the Senate Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee the designation would formally recognize Black Ohioans awarded the Medal of Honor for service in the Civil War and encourage education and commemoration.
Senator Reynolds and joint sponsor Senator Craig presented sponsor testimony on Senate Bill 253, which would designate Feb. 20 as Black Ohioan Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient Day.
Senator Reynolds told the Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee that the day would honor Medal of Honor recipients from Ohio who served in the Civil…
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