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Urging the Secretary of the Interior to approve the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network.

USA116th CongressHRES-1088| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2020
Al Lawson

Al Lawson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (26)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses support for the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. The park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters. The resolution recognizes designating James Weldon Johnson Park as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network shall mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack as a reminder of what happened and honor those who stood up for justice.
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Timeline
Aug 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • August 18, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 18, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • September 10, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Assault and harassment offensesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesFloridaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. historyViolent crime

Urging the Secretary of the Interior to approve the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network.

USA116th CongressHRES-1088| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2020
This resolution expresses support for the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. The park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters. The resolution recognizes designating James Weldon Johnson Park as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network shall mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack as a reminder of what happened and honor those who stood up for justice.
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Timeline
Aug 18, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 18, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • August 18, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 18, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • September 10, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Al Lawson

Al Lawson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (26)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Marcia L. Fudge (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Donna E. Shalala (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesFloridaGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyHistoric sites and heritage areasParks, recreation areas, trailsProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. historyViolent crime