Honoring the life and accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley and recognizing her as a symbol of hope and inspiration for all men and women.

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Bill Number

HCONRES 271

Introduced

Oct 20, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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Topics

Blacks Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Civil rights workers Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes District courts Government Operations and Politics Judges Law Lawyers Local officials Minorities Minorities in government New York City New York State State legislators Women Women in government

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Summary

Honors the life and accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley, the first African-American woman appointed as a federal judge and the former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and recognizes her as a symbol of hope and inspiration.

Actions

Feb 6, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Oct 27, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9281)
Oct 20, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 20, 2005

Introduced in House

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