H.Res. 83 (111th): Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Introduced:
Jan 23, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Al Green [D-TX9]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 36 (112th) on Jan 12, 2011.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on February 24, 2009. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Jan 23, 2009
Reported by Committee Feb 11, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Feb 24, 2009
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Feb 24, 2009 2:24 p.m.
Passed 420/0

Cosponsors
79 cosponsors (78D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Text

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Last updated Feb 24, 2009.
2 pages

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2/24/2009--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation. Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

House Republican Conference Summary

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Background

Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African-Americans. February is officially celebrated as Black History Month. This dates back to 1926, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson set aside a special period of time in February to recognize the heritage and achievement of African-Americans. Dr. Woodson chose the second week of February for Negro History Week because it marks the birthdays of two men who greatly influenced the black American population-Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

Summary

H.Res. 83 resolves that the House of Representatives:

Ø       "Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the Nation's history, and encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and

Ø       "Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation."

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