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Supporting the protection of the name Harlem.

H. Res. 425 · 115th Congress · Jun 29, 2017 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the House of Representatives—
(1)
supports the protection of the name Harlem;
(2)
supports imposing limitations on the ability to change the name of a neighborhood based on economic gain;
(3)
expresses support for the inclusion of community input in any decision to change the name of the Harlem neighborhood;
(4)
expresses that a single entity should not have the jurisdiction to change the name of a neighborhood;
(5)
encourages a formal and public vote as a requirement for any change to the name of the neighborhood;
(6)
hopes that GPS manufacturers will recognize Harlem as an official destination for travelers; and
(7)
encourages input from the community, consideration of its residents, and a formal and public vote before any change to the name or historical landmark of Harlem.