[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 37 (Monday, March 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Pages S1529-S1530]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 455--HONORING THE LIFE, HEROISM, AND SERVICE OF 
                             HARRIET TUBMAN

  Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Specter, Ms. Snowe,

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Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Levin) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 455

       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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