Jane Addams Day
On May 21, 2006 (the 71st anniversary of Ms. Addams’ death) Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed House Bill 5243, designating December 10th as Jane Addams Day throughout the State of Illinois. This legislation goes into effect on January 1, 2007.
Source: Office of the Governor, State of Illinois, Press Release: Gov. Blagojevich signs legislation creating Jane Addams Day December 10th will honor Hull House founder each year, 5/21/2006, on the Internet at http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=1&RecNum=4904 (visited June 13, 2006).
