[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 451 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 451

Honoring Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm on the 87th year of her birth.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 1, 2011

  Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Conyers, Mr. Cummings, Mr. 
 Davis of Illinois, Mr. Hinchey, Mr. Israel, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, 
Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, 
    Mrs. Maloney, Mr. Meeks, Ms. Moore, Ms. Norton, Mr. Rangel, Ms. 
Richardson, Mr. Rush, Mr. Serrano, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Towns, Mr. Watt, and 
 Ms. Wilson of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was 
           referred to the Committee on House Administration

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm on the 87th year of her birth.

Whereas the Honorable Shirley Chisholm is recognized for her unprecedented 
        achievements during her lifetime as a public servant;
Whereas Mrs. Chisholm, born in Brooklyn, New York, received a Bachelor's degree 
        from Brooklyn College, a Masters degree in elementary education from 
        Columbia University, and an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Smith 
        College;
Whereas Mrs. Chisholm was elected to the New York State Legislature in 1964, and 
        subsequently won New York's 12th District congressional seat in 1968, 
        becoming the first African-American woman to be elected to Congress;
Whereas Mrs. Chisholm joined the Congressional Black Caucus as a founding member 
        in 1969;
Whereas Mrs. Chisholm demonstrated great tenacity in first achieving assignment, 
        and then serving as a ranking member of the Education and Labor 
        Committee during her 14 years in Congress;
Whereas in her determination to challenge the status quo, even in the face of 
        attempts against her life, she was the first African-American woman to 
        run for President in 1972;
Whereas Mrs. Chisholm served as the Secretary of the House Democratic Caucus 
        during the 95th and 96th Congress;
Whereas Mrs. Chisholm was a champion for women and underserved communities 
        throughout her entire career through the support of legislation 
        improving health care, education, and civil rights;
Whereas Mrs. Chisholm was inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 1993, and 
        continues to inspire entire generations of women to follow her example 
        as an unwavering spirit in the fight for social justice; and
Whereas the life of Mrs. Chisholm demonstrates beyond question her importance as 
        one of the preeminent advocates for positive change in United States 
        history: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the unprecedented impact on the pursuit of 
        social equity for marginalized communities, underserved 
        populations, and above all disenfranchised women; and
            (2) honors and pays tribute to Mrs. Shirley Anita St. Hill 
        Chisholm, on the occasion of the 87th year of her birth, for a 
        lifetime of exemplary public service.
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