[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 66 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 66

   Expressing the sense of Congress that Shirley Chisholm should be 
recognized for her activism and groundbreaking achievements in politics 
during the civil rights era, and for her efforts to reform the Nation's 
  political system and legislatures so that they better represent the 
                needs of a greater number of Americans.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 27, 2003

  Mr. Rangel submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
             referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing the sense of Congress that Shirley Chisholm should be 
recognized for her activism and groundbreaking achievements in politics 
during the civil rights era, and for her efforts to reform the Nation's 
  political system and legislatures so that they better represent the 
                needs of a greater number of Americans.

Whereas Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York, on November 30, 1924, 
        attended Brooklyn College, and earned a Master's degree from Columbia 
        University;
Whereas Shirley Chisholm worked in education and welfare before being elected to 
        the New York State Assembly in 1964;
Whereas Shirley Chisholm established the Unity Democratic Club in 1960, which 
        played a significant role in rallying black and Hispanic voters in New 
        York City;
Whereas, in 1969, Shirley Chisholm became the first African-American woman to be 
        elected to Congress, where she represented Brooklyn's 12th Congressional 
        District in the House of Representatives;
Whereas, during her first term serving in the House of Representatives, Shirley 
        Chisholm employed a staff composed entirely of women and was vocal in 
        her support of civil rights, women's rights, and the poor, while 
        fervently opposing the Vietnam War;
Whereas, in 1972, Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American to seek the 
        Democratic Presidential nomination;
Whereas Shirley Chisholm was a co-founder of the National Organization for 
        Women; and
Whereas Shirley Chisholm served in the House of Representatives until 1982, and 
        continues to be a lecturer and a political mentor: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That it is the sense of Congress that Shirley Chisholm should be 
recognized for her leadership in politics, her dedication to improving 
the opportunities available for women and the needy of the United 
States, and for her continued role as a mentor and teacher to the 
Nation's youth.
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