H.Res. 655 is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional support for designating August 17, 2025, as "Marcus Garvey Recognition Day." The resolution honors Marcus Garvey, a historic Black leader who founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and mobilized over 1.5 million members to support economic independence initiatives for African Americans, including the Black Star Line shipping company. The resolution notes that Garvey was granted a posthumous presidential pardon in 2025, making this an appropriate time to formally recognize his contributions to Black history and his legacy in North American and Caribbean communities. The resolution calls on the President to issue a proclamation encouraging Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. This is a non-binding resolution with no funding or enforcement mechanism—it expresses the House's sentiment and requests presidential action but does not create any binding obligations or allocate resources.
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