Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

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Bill Number

HRES 497

Introduced

Oct 17, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

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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

Commends the late Constance Baker Motley, the first African-American woman appointed and confirmed for a federal judgeship and the former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, for her service on the court and her lifelong commitment to civil rights and social justice.

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Feb 6, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Oct 17, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 17, 2005

Introduced in House

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