[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 455 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 455

       Honoring the life, heroism, and service of Harriet Tubman.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 15, 2010

  Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Specter, Ms. Snowe, Mr. 
  Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Levin) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Honoring the life, heroism, and service of Harriet Tubman.

Whereas Harriet Ross Tubman was born into slavery as Araminta Ross in Dorchester 
        County, Maryland, in or around 1820;
Whereas in 1849, Ms. Tubman bravely escaped to freedom, traveling alone for 
        approximately 90 miles to Pennsylvania;
Whereas, after escaping slavery, Ms. Tubman participated in the Underground 
        Railroad, a network of routes, people, and houses that helped slaves 
        escape to freedom;
Whereas Ms. Tubman became a ``conductor'' on the Underground Railroad, 
        courageously leading approximately 19 expeditions to help more than 300 
        slaves to freedom;
Whereas Ms. Tubman served as a spy, nurse, scout, and cook during the Civil War;
Whereas during her service in the Civil War, Ms. Tubman became the first woman 
        in the United States to plan and lead a military expedition, which 
        resulted in successfully freeing more than 700 slaves;
Whereas after the Civil War, Ms. Tubman continued to fight for justice and 
        equality, including equal rights for African-Americans and women;
Whereas Ms. Tubman died on March 10, 1913, in Auburn, New York; and
Whereas the heroic life of Ms. Tubman continues to serve as an inspiration to 
        the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors the life and courageous heroism of Harriet 
        Tubman;
            (2) recognizes the great contributions made by Harriet 
        Tubman throughout her lifelong service and commitment to 
        liberty, justice, and equality for all; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to remember 
        the courageous life of Harriet Tubman, a true hero.
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