[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 52 (Tuesday, March 21, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S4209]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     CELEBRATING THE 19TH AMENDMENT

  Mr. D'AMATO. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 75th 
anniversary of the passage of our Nation's 19th amendment. As my 
colleagues know, this important amendment placed in law the right for 
women in the United States to vote and is now a cause to celebrate the 
contributions and achievements of women.
  The right to vote is indeed a precious right that we as Americans 
sometimes do not appreciate. Until 75 years ago, our forefathers did 
not recognize that this right also applied to women. Women fought hard 
to secure this right. The 19th amendment has since become a turning 
point symbolizing the remarkable contributions of women to our Nation's 
past, present, and future.
  It is not an understatement that this amendment was the impetus for 
women to actively participate in politics, science, education, and 
commerce. Once opportunities were presented, women have, through hard 
work, excelled in their chosen professions.
  This anniversary, therefore, marks the rise of women into positions 
of leadership. Women's History Month recognizes the achievements and 
the contributions of these prominent members of our past such as Susan 
B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. This becomes especially 
important as we look to our future.
  Mr. President, it is in New York that Women's History Month has 
special meaning given that the formal beginning of the suffrage 
movement began with a convention in Seneca Falls, NY. Today, Seneca 
Falls is the home of the Women's Rights National Historical Park and 
its history serves as an inspiration to all. I am pleased to lend my 
voice to celebrate this anniversary.


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