5 ILCS 490/155

Current through Public Act 103-1052

Section 5 ILCS 490/155 - Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

March 25 of each year is designated as the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, a day for the people of the State to commemorate and reflect upon the contributions of African American slaves to Illinois and to the United States, in concert with the United Nations' International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

5 ILCS 490/155

Reenacted without change by P.A. 097-0333,§ 30, eff. 8/12/2011.

Added by P.A. 096-0930,§ 5, eff. 6/18/2010.

See also 5 ILCS 490/160, which has been renumbered from 5 ILCS 490/155.