This resolution seeks to honor Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich , a Tlingit woman who dedicated her life to fighting for social equality and civil liberties for Alaska Native and Native American communities. Born in 1911, Peratrovich experienced discrimination firsthand and became a powerful orator and advocate. She played a crucial role in campaigning for and securing the passage of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 in Alaska, which was a landmark piece of legislation. The Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945 holds historical significance as the first anti-discrimination law enacted in the United States . Peratrovich's compelling testimony before the Alaska Territorial legislature was instrumental in its passage on February 16, 1945. To commemorate her legacy, the resolution designates February 16, 2026, as "National Elizabeth Peratrovich Day." It calls upon the people of the United States to observe this day by remembering her work and encourages continued advocacy for equality for Alaska Natives and Native Americans.