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A resolution recognizing the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Ross Tubman.

S. Res. 56 · 113th Congress · Feb 26, 2013 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the Senate—
(1)
recognizes the significance of the 100th anniversary of the death of Harriet Tubman, whose dedication and unwavering 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)
encourages the people of the United States to honor and preserve the legacy of Tubman;
(3)
recognizes the significance of the tireless work of Tubman and the other individuals who bravely served to create the Underground Railroad network to achieve freedom for those individuals enslaved during the Antebellum Era of the United States; and
(4)
recognizes the dedication and commitment of 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 and promoting the rich history of the United States.