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{{Short description|Days honoring Barack Obama}} |
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{{Infobox holiday|type = Statewide|image = Official portrait of Barack Obama.jpg|image_size = 225px|caption = President Obama|observedby = [[ |
{{Infobox holiday|type = Statewide|image = Official portrait of Barack Obama.jpg|image_size = 225px|caption = President Obama|observedby = [[Illinois]]|date = August 4 |duration = 1 day|frequency = Annual|holiday_name = Barack Obama Day}} |
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'''Barack Obama Day''' refers to two days of recognition in the [[United States]] in honor of [[Barack Obama]], who served as the 44th [[President of the United States]] from 2009 to 2017. |
'''Barack Obama Day''' refers to two days of recognition in the [[United States]] in honor of [[Barack Obama]], who served as the 44th [[President of the United States]] from 2009 to 2017. |
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Obama was a member of the [[Illinois Senate]] from 1997 to 2004 and represented the state in the [[United States Senate]] from 2005 to 2008 before becoming president. Illinois celebrates the day on August 4<!--Do not add "th" except in the direct quotations, per MOS--> of each year. Similar to other commemorative holidays, it is not a legal state holiday, i.e. workplaces are not closed on the day.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/345523-illinois-makes-barack-obama-day-a-state-holiday/|title = Illinois makes 'Barack Obama Day' a state holiday|last = Carter|first = Brandon|date = August 6, 2017|work=[[The Hill (newspaper)|The Hill]]|access-date = August 7, 2017}}</ref> |
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[[Perry County, Alabama]], has celebrated the second Monday of November as Barack Obama Day since 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-01-25-renaming_N.htm|title=Renamed schools, streets mark early tributes to Obama|date=January 26, 2009|newspaper=USA Today| |
[[Perry County, Alabama]], has celebrated the second Monday of November as Barack Obama Day since 2009.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-01-25-renaming_N.htm|title=Renamed schools, streets mark early tributes to Obama|date=January 26, 2009|newspaper=[[USA Today]]|access-date=November 23, 2013}}</ref> County offices and schools are closed for the holiday.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.alabamanews.net/2016/11/14/perry-co-celebrates-annual-obama-holiday/|title=Perry Co. Celebrates Annual Obama Holiday - Alabama News|date=2016-11-14|work=Alabama News|access-date=2018-06-19|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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[[Twitter]] users celebrated Obama Day on June 14, 2020, posting pictures of the president, with some using the hashtag #AllBirthdaysMatter in response to [[All Lives Matter]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moreau|first |
[[Twitter]] users unofficially celebrated Obama Day on June 14, 2020, posting pictures of the former president, with some using the hashtag #AllBirthdaysMatter in response to [[All Lives Matter]]. June 14 is also [[Donald Trump|Donald Trump's]] birthday.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moreau|first=Jordan|date=2020-06-14|title=Twitter Users Celebrate Obama With 'All Birthdays Matter' Trend on Trump's Birthday|url=https://variety.com/2020/digital/news/trump-birthday-obama-twitter-all-birthdays-matter-1234634357/|access-date=2020-06-14|website=Variety|language=en}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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===Alabama=== |
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The Perry County Commission approved a resolution sponsored by commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. to establish Barack Obama Day by a vote four-to-one in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-12-03 |title=Alabama County's New Holiday: "Obama Day" |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alabama-countys-new-holiday-obama-day/ |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=[[CBS News]] |language=en-US}}</ref> The holiday was observed starting in 2009.<ref name=":0" /> |
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===Illinois=== |
===Illinois=== |
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In 2017, Illinois [[Illinois House of Representatives|State Representatives]] [[André Thapedi]] and [[Sonya Harper]] introduced a bill to designate Barack Obama Day as a state holiday. The original measure would have closed schools and state offices for the day. It was rejected by the House in March 2017, citing expense and the lack of a holiday for other presidents from Illinois |
In 2017, Illinois [[Illinois House of Representatives|State Representatives]] [[André Thapedi]] and [[Sonya Harper]] introduced a bill to designate Barack Obama Day as a state holiday. The original measure would have closed schools and state offices for the day. It was rejected by the House in March 2017, citing expense and the lack of a holiday for other presidents from Illinois such as [[Ronald Reagan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/ward-room/Illinois-Lawmakers-Reject-Barack-Obama-Day-416756943.html|title=Illinois Lawmakers Reject 'Barack Obama Day': Report|website=Nbcchicago.com|date=21 March 2017|access-date=6 November 2017}}</ref> |
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That same year, [[Illinois Senate|State Senator]] [[Emil Jones III]] and others introduced Illinois Senate Bill 55, which designated August 4 as Barack Obama Day but did not make it an official state holiday. The bill passed both houses of the [[Illinois General Assembly]] with no votes against, and was signed into law by Illinois Governor [[Bruce Rauner]] on August 4, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=SB&DocNum=55&GAID=14&SessionID=91&LegID=99299|title = Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status for SB0055|website |
That same year, [[Illinois Senate|State Senator]] [[Emil Jones III]] and others introduced Illinois Senate Bill 55, which designated August 4 as Barack Obama Day but did not make it an official state holiday. The bill passed both houses of the [[Illinois General Assembly]] with no votes against, and was signed into law by Illinois Governor [[Bruce Rauner]] on August 4, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocTypeID=SB&DocNum=55&GAID=14&SessionID=91&LegID=99299|title = Illinois General Assembly – Bill Status for SB0055|website=www.ilga.gov|language = en|access-date = June 17, 2017}}</ref> The bill amended the State Commemorative Dates Act to include a new section: |
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<blockquote>Barack Obama Day. August 4th of each year is designated as Barack Obama Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 44th President of the United States of America who began his career serving the People of Illinois in both the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate, and dedicated his life to protecting the rights of Americans and building bridges across communities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=134&ChapterID=2|title=5 ILCS 490/ State Commemorative Dates Act.|website=www.ilga.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref></blockquote> |
<blockquote>Barack Obama Day. August 4th of each year is designated as Barack Obama Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 44th President of the United States of America who began his career serving the People of Illinois in both the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate, and dedicated his life to protecting the rights of Americans and building bridges across communities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=134&ChapterID=2|title=5 ILCS 490/ State Commemorative Dates Act.|website=www.ilga.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref></blockquote> |
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* Senators [[Emil Jones III]], [[Jacqueline Y. Collins]], [[Patricia Van Pelt]], [[Iris Martinez|Iris Y. Martinez]], [[Mattie Hunter]], [[Terry Link]], and [[Donne Trotter|Donne E. Trotter]] |
* Senators [[Emil Jones III]], [[Jacqueline Y. Collins]], [[Patricia Van Pelt]], [[Iris Martinez|Iris Y. Martinez]], [[Mattie Hunter]], [[Terry Link]], and [[Donne Trotter|Donne E. Trotter]] |
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* Representatives [[Marcus C. Evans Jr.]], [[Sonya Harper|Sonya M. Harper]], [[Litesa Wallace|Litesa E. Wallace]], [[Carol Ammons]], [[Will Davis (politician)|William Davis]], [[Juliana Stratton]], [[La Shawn K. Ford]], [[Al Riley]] |
* Representatives [[Marcus C. Evans Jr.]], [[Sonya Harper|Sonya M. Harper]], [[Litesa Wallace|Litesa E. Wallace]], [[Carol Ammons]], [[Will Davis (Illinois politician)|William Davis]], [[Juliana Stratton]], [[La Shawn K. Ford]], [[Al Riley]] |
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== See also == |
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* [[Obama Day]], another holiday celebrating Barack Obama in Kenya |
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{{Main|Obama Day}} |
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Since the [[2008 United States presidential election|United States presidential election]] of 2008, Obama Day is celebrated annually on November 6 in [[Kenya]], the country from which President Obama's father originated.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7710394.stm|title=Kenya declares holiday for Obama|date=November 5, 2008|work=[[BBC News]]|accessdate=August 22, 2017}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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| Barack Obama Day | |
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President Obama
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| Observed by | Illinois |
| Type | Statewide |
| Date | August 4 |
| Frequency | Annual |
Barack Obama Day refers to two days of recognition in the United States in honor of Barack Obama, who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017.
Obama was a member of the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004 and represented the state in the United States Senate from 2005 to 2008 before becoming president. Illinois celebrates the day on August 4 of each year. Similar to other commemorative holidays, it is not a legal state holiday, i.e. workplaces are not closed on the day.[1]
Perry County, Alabama, has celebrated the second Monday of November as Barack Obama Day since 2009.[2] County offices and schools are closed for the holiday.[3]
Twitter users unofficially celebrated Obama Day on June 14, 2020, posting pictures of the former president, with some using the hashtag #AllBirthdaysMatter in response to All Lives Matter. June 14 is also Donald Trump's birthday.[4]
The Perry County Commission approved a resolution sponsored by commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. to establish Barack Obama Day by a vote four-to-one in 2008.[5] The holiday was observed starting in 2009.[2]
In 2017, Illinois State Representatives André Thapedi and Sonya Harper introduced a bill to designate Barack Obama Day as a state holiday. The original measure would have closed schools and state offices for the day. It was rejected by the House in March 2017, citing expense and the lack of a holiday for other presidents from Illinois such as Ronald Reagan.[6]
That same year, State Senator Emil Jones III and others introduced Illinois Senate Bill 55, which designated August 4 as Barack Obama Day but did not make it an official state holiday. The bill passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly with no votes against, and was signed into law by Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner on August 4, 2017.[7] The bill amended the State Commemorative Dates Act to include a new section:
Barack Obama Day. August 4th of each year is designated as Barack Obama Day, to be observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 44th President of the United States of America who began his career serving the People of Illinois in both the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate, and dedicated his life to protecting the rights of Americans and building bridges across communities.[8]
| Session | Short description | Synopsis as introduced | Bill number | Date introduced | Senate | Assembly | Governor | Sponsors |
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| 100th | Barack Obama Day | Amends the State Commemorative Dates Act. Provides that August 4 of each year is designated as Barack Obama Day. | SB 0055 | Prefiled December 28, 2016 | Passed the Senate 47–0 | Passed the House 87–0 | Signed into Law by the Governor on August 4, 2017 |
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| September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Childhood Cancer Awareness Month |
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| November Native American Indian Heritage Month |
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