[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 178 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 178

                  Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 17, 2005

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
                  Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.

Whereas the Nation honors Betty Shabazz as a wife, mother, educator, and 
        advocate for civil and human rights, women, and the poor;
Whereas Betty Shabazz, through her life and deeds, has been an inspiration to 
        people around the world;
Whereas Betty Shabazz was a woman of strength, resilience, perseverance, and 
        grace who overcame the greatest of challenges;
Whereas Betty Shabazz was born Betty Sanders in Detroit, Michigan, on May 28, 
        1936;
Whereas Betty Shabazz met and married the controversial activist and leader El-
        Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) in New York in 1958;
Whereas on February 21, 1965, while pregnant with twins, Betty Shabazz and their 
        four daughters witnessed Malcolm X's assassination;
Whereas Betty Shabazz exhibited her resiliency and determination as a single 
        mother, raising and educating her six daughters, Attallah, Qubilah, 
        Ilyasah, Gamilah, and twins Malikah and Malaak;
Whereas Betty Shabazz found the time to become certified as a registered nurse, 
        and to later earn bachelor's and master's degrees and, finally, a 
        doctorate in education administration from the University of 
        Massachusetts;
Whereas Betty Shabazz joined the administrative staff of Medgar Evers College in 
        Brooklyn, New York, rising to high positions;
Whereas, while preserving the public memory of her late husband, Betty Shabazz 
        earned a reputation of her own, as an educator, public speaker, and 
        advocate for women, education, and civil and human rights;
Whereas on June 23, 1997, Betty Shabazz succumbed to injuries suffered in a 
        tragic fire;
Whereas Betty Shabazz personified the roles of wife, mother, and professional 
        woman; and
Whereas Betty Shabazz will be forever remembered for her love of family, her 
        commitment to humankind, and for the joy and laughter she brought to all 
        those who knew her: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the life of 
Betty Shabazz.
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