S.Res. 56 · 113th Congress
A resolution recognizing the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman.
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- Senate Introduced Feb 26, 2013
- Senate Passed Feb 26, 2013
Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who cherish freedom; (2) the work of Tubman and other individuals who created the underground railroad network…
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 26, 2013
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and commitment to serving in any capacity necessary to pursue the promise of American ideals and the principles of humanity continue to inspire all individuals who cherish freedom; (2) the work of Tubman and other individuals who created the underground railroad network to achieve freedom for individuals enslaved during the Antebellum Era of the United States; and (3) the Harriet Tubman Organization of Cambridge, Maryland, and the Harriet Tubman Home, Inc., and the Harriet Tubman Boosters Club, both of Auburn, New York, for preserving the heritage of the United States.
Encourages the people of the United States to honor and preserve Tubman's legacy.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution recognizing the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman.
Latest action (Feb 26, 2013): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S879-880; text as passed Senate: CR S878)
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 26, 2013
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- Senate Introduced Feb 26, 2013
- Senate Passed Feb 26, 2013
No recorded floor vote found.