FATHER TOLTON 125TH ANNIV Senate SponsorsSen. Jacqueline Y. Collins-John M. Sullivan-Mattie Hunter 4/24/2012SenateResolution Adopted Commemorates the 126th anniversary of the ordination of Father Augustus Tolton as the first African-American priest in the United States and designates the date of April 24, 2012 as Father Augustus Tolton Day, during which all Illinoisans are urged to remember his unyielding commitment and ministry to African-American Catholics in Quincy, Chicago, and across the nation. 2/17/2012SenateFiled with Secretary 2/17/2012SenateReferred to Assignments 2/24/2012SenateAssigned to State Government and Veterans Affairs 2/28/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan 3/8/2012SenateBe Adopted State Government and Veterans Affairs; 005-000-000 3/8/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Secretary's Desk Resolutions March 21, 2012 4/24/2012SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter 4/24/2012SenateResolution Adopted