[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 588 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 588

Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth 
       and her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 31, 2007

 Mr. Arcuri, submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth 
       and her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame.

Whereas, Martha Coffin Wright, sister of Lucretia Coffin Mott, was one of five 
        organizers of the First Woman's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New 
        York, in 1848;
Whereas from this convention came the ``Declaration of Sentiments'', an appeal 
        for basic rights for women, modeled on the Declaration of Independence;
Whereas when Martha Wright helped to plan the Seneca Falls Convention, she was 
        six months pregnant with her seventh child, epitomizing the personal 
        strength and dedication of the participants of the women's rights 
        movement;
Whereas the sites associated with the First Woman's Rights Convention are 
        preserved in the Women's Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls, 
        New York;
Whereas after the Seneca Falls Convention, Martha Wright participated in many 
        State and national women's rights conventions in various capacities, 
        often serving as president;
Whereas during the antebellum years, Martha Wright was active in the abolition 
        movement, attended the founding meeting of the American Anti-Slavery 
        Society in Philadelphia in 1833, and later presided over numerous anti-
        slavery meetings;
Whereas Martha Wright's home in Auburn, New York, was part of the Underground 
        Railroad; and
Whereas slavery was abolished in 1865 with the ratification of the Thirteenth 
        Amendment, and women's suffrage was achieved in 1920 with the 
        ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 200th birthday of Martha Coffin Wright;
            (2) recognizes the induction of Martha Coffin Wright into 
        the National Women's Hall of Fame; and
            (3) honors the accomplishments of Martha Coffin Wright in 
        her fight for equal rights for all Americans.
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