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Reps. Miller, Howse Introduce Bill Naming Toni Morrison Day
State Reps. Joe Miller
(D-Amherst) and Stephanie Howse (D-Cleveland) this week
introduced legislation honoring the late author Toni
Morrison by designating her birthday, February 18, as "Toni
Morrison Day" in Ohio.
Morrison, a native of
Lorain, rose to prominence through novels and non-fiction
works that often examined black identity in America. Her
works, including the novels Beloved and Song of Solomon,
earned her a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, a Nobel Prize in
Literature, the National Book Foundation's Medal for
Distinguished Contributions to American Letters and the
Presidential Medal of Freedom. |
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"In the Lorain area, Toni
Morrison has long been a source of inspiration for our
youth," said Rep. Miller. "Her legacy is one of
perseverance, dedication to education and leadership by
example. I am hopeful that the designation of Toni Morrison
Day will remind all Ohioans to learn from the body of work
that inspired so many during her lifetime."
"Toni Morrison's life and
writing exemplified her unique gift for creating passionate,
elegant and timeless literature that is cherished by Ohioans
and people around the globe," said Rep. Howse. "Her work
stirred our souls, challenged our conscience to confront
injustices and encouraged the rest of the world to do the
same. I hope that the designation of Toni Morrison Day will
set the stage for an entire generation of authors to tell
their untold stories and celebrate the beautiful diversity
of humanity."
The bill will now be sent to
the Ohio House Rules and Reference Committee, where it will
receive a bill number and committee assignment.
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Revised:
08/29/19 14:02:14 -0400. |
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