| HRES 1286 |
Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
July 23, 2008 |
| HRES 1241 |
Resolution congratulating Ensign DeCarol Davis upon her serving as the valedictorian of the Coast Guard Academy's class of 2008 and becoming the first African American to earn this honor, and encouraging the Coast Guard Academy to seek and enroll diverse candidates in the cadet corps.
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Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged. |
July 22, 2008 |
| HRES 1136 |
Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion ("Triple Nickles") of the United States Army.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
May 7, 2008 |
| HRES 1099 |
Honoring the life of Arbella Perkins Ewings.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
April 10, 2008 |
| HRES 1061 |
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
April 1, 2008 |
| HRES 966 |
Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and significant contributions to our national competitiveness.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
February 14, 2008 |
| HRES 827 |
Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
November 14, 2007 |
| HRES 707 |
Honoring the 50th anniversary of Althea Gibson's championship at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, and honoring the life and legacy of a teacher, daughter, and internationally acclaimed athlete who defied the boundaries of race, class, and gender.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
October 2, 2007 |
| HRES 661 |
Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the world.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
December 11, 2007 |
| HRES 563 |
Honoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for the African-American community.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. |
July 23, 2007 |
| HRES 466 |
Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Barbara Hillary, the first African-American woman on record to reach the North Pole.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
June 6, 2007 |
| HRES 434 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Pasqualine J. Lawson of Denver, Colorado, an African American woman who valiantly served her country in the Army Air Corps during World War II and serving as a hospital neuropsychiatric team member, was unfairly passed over for promotion and should have held the grade of technical sergeant, rather than private first class, upon her discharge from the service on January 2, 1946.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. |
June 28, 2007 |
| HRES 359 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
May 1, 2007 |
| HRES 308 |
Remembering and honoring the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson on the 60th anniversary of integrated Major League Baseball.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
April 17, 2007 |
| HRES 297 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. |
July 9, 2007 |
| HRES 288 |
Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, awareness outreach, and early detection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
March 30, 2007 |
| HRES 221 |
Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
March 19, 2007 |
| HRES 206 |
Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
March 19, 2007 |
| HRES 194 |
Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
July 29, 2008 |
| HRES 183 |
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E393) |
February 17, 2007 |
| HRES 162 |
Recognizing the contributions of the Negro Baseball Leagues and their players.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
March 6, 2007 |
| HRES 151 |
Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. |
February 8, 2007 |
| HRES 144 |
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Arva "Marie" Johnson, a pioneer in the United States Capitol Police Department when she became the first African-American female to wear the uniform of the United States Capitol Police Department.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. |
February 8, 2007 |
| HRES 132 |
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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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
February 6, 2007 |
| HRES 90 |
Congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becoming the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
January 30, 2007 |
| HRES 61 |
Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
January 16, 2007 |
| S 2983 |
Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act of 2008
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
May 6, 2008 |
| S 2802 |
Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
April 2, 2008 |
| S 1989 |
Pigford Claims Remedy Act of 2007
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
August 3, 2007 |
| S 1713 |
A bill to provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Rosa Parks.
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. |
July 13, 2007 |