[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1281 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1281

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 21, 2010.
Whereas Dr. Dorothy Irene Height was a humanitarian whose life exemplified her 
        passionate commitment to a just society and civil rights for all people;
Whereas Dr. Height was the godmother of the civil rights movement and tireless 
        advocate of equality for women and women's rights in the United States;
Whereas Dr. Height led many national organizations, including 33 years of 
        service on the staff of the National Board of the Young Women's 
        Christian Association (YWCA), director of the National YWCA School for 
        Professional Workers, and became the first director of the Center for 
        Racial Justice, served as president of the National Council of Negro 
        Women (NCNW) for 4 decades, as president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 
        Incorporated during two consecutive terms, and continued to provide 
        guidance as chair and president emerita of NCNW until her death;
Whereas Dr. Height was the recipient of countless awards and honors, including 
        the Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989 by President Ronald Reagan, the 
        Presidential Medal of Honor in 1994 by President William Clinton, and 
        the Congressional Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush on behalf 
        of the United States Congress in 2004; and
Whereas Dr. Height was a tenacious and zealous civil rights activist, social 
        worker, advocate, educator, and organizer in the quest for equality: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) celebrates the life of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height; and
            (2) expresses recognition for her life-long dedication and 
        leadership in the struggle for civil rights for all people.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.