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SR8665 • 2026
Recognizing February as Black History Month.
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Black history month
Adopted.
Black history month
WHEREAS, Each February, Black History Month is observed to 1 recognize and honor the history, resilience, leadership, and 2 contributions of Black Americans whose lives and labor have shaped 3 Washington state and the nation; and 4 WHEREAS, Black history is American history, marked by generations 5 who endured enslavement, segregation, and systemic injustice while 6 continuing to build families, institutions, culture, and movements 7 that expanded opportunity and strengthened democracy; and8 WHEREAS, Black Washingtonians have made enduring contributions 9 across every sector of civic life, including education, labor, 10 military leadership, local businesses, the arts and sciences, faith, 11 and public service, helping to shape the social, economic, and 12 cultural fabric of our state; and 13 WHEREAS, These contributions reflect a tradition grounded in high 14 standards, discipline, and care for community, carried forward by 15 leaders who understood that the higher one aims, the higher future 16 generations are able to rise; and 17 WHEREAS, The history and sacrifices of Black communities embody 18 principles that continue to guide public service: Excellence in 19 purpose, grace in leadership, empathy in decision making, kindness in 20 community, and understanding across differences; and21 WHEREAS, Honoring Black history also means honoring the ancestors 22 whose courage, wisdom, and perseverance laid the foundation for 23 SENATE RESOLUTION 8665 By Senators Nobles, Bateman, Chapman, Cortes, Dhingra, Hasegawa, Hunt, Kauffman, Lovelett, Lovick, Pedersen, Robinson, Salomon, Shewmake, Stanford, Trudeau, Wellman, Valdez, C. Wilson, Alvarado, Cleveland, Frame, Krishnadasan, Liias, Orwall, Saldaña, Wagoner, and J. Wilson p. 1 8665 progress, and whose legacy continues to guide leadership 1 grounded in responsibility, humility, and care; 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State 3 Senate recognizes February as Black History Month and honors the 4 enduring commitment, leadership, and history of Black Americans 5 in Washington state and throughout the nation. 6 I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate, 7 do hereby certify that this is a true and 8 correct copy of Senate Resolution 8665, 9 adopted by the Senate 10 February 16, 2026 11 SARAH BANNISTER 12 Secretary of the Senate 13 p. 2 8665