[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 49 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 49

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                          May 19, 2009.
Whereas Karen Bass made history as the first African-American woman to serve as 
        Speaker in a State legislative body in the United States;
Whereas Karen Bass was sworn in as the 67th Speaker of the California State 
        Assembly on May 13, 2008;
Whereas Karen Bass was elected in 2005 to represent California's 47th Assembly 
        District;
Whereas Karen Bass represents Culver City, West Los Angeles, Westwood, Cheviot 
        Hills, Ladera Heights, the Crenshaw District, Little Ethiopia, Baldwin 
        Hills, and parts of Korea Town and South Los Angeles;
Whereas Karen Bass in her first term was appointed to Majority Whip;
Whereas Karen Bass in her second term was elevated to the post of Majority Floor 
        Leader, making her the first woman to hold the post and the second 
        African-American to serve in the position;
Whereas Karen Bass founded and operated Community Coalition before becoming an 
        elected official, which is a community based social justice organization 
        in South Los Angeles empowering people to make a difference in the 
        community;
Whereas Karen Bass graduated from Hamilton High School, California State 
        University at Dominquez Hills, and the University of Southern 
        California's School Of Medicine; and
Whereas Karen Bass was raised in the Venice/Fairfax area of Los Angeles with her 
        parents DeWitt and Wilhelmina Bass: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman 
        Speaker of the California State Assembly; and
            (2) expresses support for the California State Assembly as it 
        welcomes Karen Bass as its 67th Speaker.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.