Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 80: A Resolution recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the historic Confederate surrender in Appomattox, Virginia, which led to full emancipation in the United States and signaled the end of the American Civil War, and urging the designation of "Appomattox Day" as a legal holiday in this Commonwealth.

In committee Last action April 11, 2025: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Plain-language summary

SR 80 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution recognizing April 9, 2025, as "Appomattox Day" in Pennsylvania, in honor of the historic Confederate surrender in Appomattox, Virginia, which led to full emancipation in the United States and signaled the end of the American Civil War, and urging the designation of "Appomattox Day" as a legal holiday in this Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Art Haywood (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 11, 2025): Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Art Haywood (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.