'Barack Obama Day' Is Now an Illinois Holiday

[Madmallard]

Former President Barack Obama got a special treat for his birthday this year - his very own holiday.

Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Friday a measure to designate Aug. 4 as "Barack Obama Day" across Illinois.

The newest state holiday will be celebrated each year on the 44th president's birthday, beginning in 2018.

The holiday will be "observed throughout the State as a day set apart to honor the 44th President of the United States of America who began his career serving the People of Illinois in both the Illinois State Senate and the United States Senate, and dedicated his life to protecting the rights of Americans and building bridges across communities," Senate Bill 55 reads. While several lawmakers abstained from voting on the measure, it passed both houses earlier this year without a single vote against.

'Barack Obama Day' Is Now an Illinois Holiday

 

[Cureforcancer]

I Just ....but it is not uncommon for states to do this...especially since the Kenyan social activist was from Illinois.

 

[Darth]

I celebrated.

I took a dump, and remembered him well. :')

 

[4excal]

Hopefully they give him the ole MS-13 welcome when he returns...

Or the "barry"-18 salute

 

[rpf427]

Maybe here we can create a statue to honor him. And Cuomo too.
Just have to figure out how to keep the catshit from melting when it rains.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Every time someone is killed in Chicago I consider it National Obummer Day.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Isn't Barack Friday the day after Thanksgiving?

 

[Target]

huh....probably should have been on a Friday the 13th.....
He was a nightmare to many Americans.

 

[Acer-m14]

every damn year now we need to flood social media with the death tolls of Ill. and thank obummer for a job well done

 

[Koz]

I think I will schedule my annual prostate exams on Barack Day in honor of him reaming America. Maybe I'll tell the doctor to "skip the jelly" for full effect.

 

[1911guy]

Since Illinois is on the brink of bankruptcy, it is fitting they honor Obama since he has done well at getting the USA in the same position.

 

[Jmac00]

golly gee whizz, I can't wait for the Mario Cuomo Day

 

[Saltwater60]

And how many Blackmon black murders will happen that day. I hope it's a record the first year.

 

[Cooolone]

Is awesome to remember the guy that did SOoooooooo much for them! Lol...