[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 252 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 252

  Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be 
     issued to recognize the achievements of Lewis Howard Latimer.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 25, 1994

  Mr. Flake (for himself, Mr. Ackerman, Ms. McKinney, Mrs. Meek, Ms. 
 Brown of Florida, Mr. Watt, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Rush, Mr. Payne of New 
 Jersey, Mr. Ford of Tennessee, Ms. Waters, Mrs. Clayton, Mr. Thompson 
of Mississippi, Mr. Hilliard, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Rangel, Ms. Eddie Bernice 
 Johnson of Texas, Miss Collins of Michigan, Mrs. Collins of Illinois, 
Mr. Mfume, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Bishop, 
   Mr. Tucker, Mr. Wynn, and Mr. Jefferson) submitted the following 
  concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post 
                        Office and Civil Service

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be 
     issued to recognize the achievements of Lewis Howard Latimer.

Whereas Lewis Howard Latimer was an African-American inventor, scientist, and 
        humanist who lived from 1848 to 1928;
Whereas the scientific achievements of Lewis Howard Latimer, including the 
        discovery of the long lasting carbon filament that made commercial light 
        feasible, contributed significantly to the electrical lighting industry;
Whereas the values and achievements of Lewis Howard Latimer embody the spirit 
        and essence of America, and he is a positive role model for the youth of 
        today;
Whereas Lewis Howard Latimer installed some of the earliest outdoor electrical 
        lighting systems used in Philadelphia and New York, and wrote the 1st 
        book concerning the revolutionary electric lighting of Thomas Edison to 
        be published in the United States;
Whereas, as the son of former slaves and as a Civil War veteran, Lewis Howard 
        Latimer campaigned tirelessly to advance civil rights for all Americans;
Whereas Lewis Howard Latimer was not only a scientist, but also a civic leader, 
        an artist, and a poet;
Whereas Lewis Howard Latimer was a truly exceptional American, and merits 
        recognition and appreciation; and
Whereas, in February 1995, the Queens Borough Public Library will unveil an 
        exhibition examining the life of Lewis Howard Latimer against the 
        backdrop of social and technological change that occurred in the United 
        States from 1848 through 1928: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of the Congress that--
            (1) a United States postage stamp should be issued in 
        recognition of the distinctive life and scientific achievements 
        of Lewis Howard Latimer and his civic contributions to the 
        social and technological advancement of the United States; and
            (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the United 
        States Postal Service should recommend to the Postmaster 
        General that such a postage stamp be issued.

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