SB 17: Designate 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day
the bill proposes to designate march 9th as a day to honor the bravery and courage of the 6888th central postal directory battalion, the only unit composed of women of color to serve overseas during world war ii. this unit played a crucial role in the war effort, and the proposed day aims to recognize and celebrate their contributions. the bill would amend the revised code to make march 9th officially recognized as "6888th central postal directory battalion day".
| Mar. 20, 2026 | Effective |
| Dec. 19, 2025 | Signed By The Governor |
| Dec. 15, 2025 | Sent to Governor |
| Dec. 09, 2025 | Sent To The Governor |
| Nov. 19, 2025 | Passed |
ANACT
To enact section 5.212 of the Revised Code to designate March 9th as "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day."
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio:
Section 1. That section 5.212 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:
Sec. 5.212. The ninth day of March is designated as "6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion Day" to honor the bravery and courage of those who served in the 6888th central postal directory battalion, the only unit composed of women of color to serve overseas during World War II.
| Speaker of the House of Representatives. | |
| President of the Senate. | |
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| Approved | , 20 |
The section numbering of law of a general and permanent nature is complete and in conformity with the Revised Code.
Director, Legislative Service Commission.
Filed in the office of the Secretary of State at Columbus, Ohio, on the day of , A. D. 20.
Secretary of State.
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