Recognizing the life and significant contributions of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of Nelson Mandela, and an icon in the international fight against apartheid and injustice in South Africa, for her leadership and her devotion to the cause of freedom for all South Africans.

H. Res. 820 · 115th Congress · Apr 11, 2018 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

recognizes and honors the life and achievements of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela as an activist and international leader who was pivotal in bringing an end to the long injustice of apartheid;

(2)

recognizes Winnie Mandela’s steadfast resolve to support her then-husband, Nelson Mandela, during his 27-year unjust incarceration in South Africa, and to fight for, and secure, his release;

(3)

commends the courage, hard work, commitment, and dedication of Winnie Mandela for fighting for the rights and empowerment of oppressed Black South Africans and women; and

(4)

offers condolences to the people of South Africa for the loss of a national leader and icon.

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Apr 11, 2018viewing Introduced in House Ms. Maxine Waters of California (for herself, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Hastings, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Ms. Bordallo, Mr. Rush, Mr. Lowenthal, Ms. Lee, Mr. Lawson of Florida, Mr. Payne, and Ms. Moore) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Recognizing the life and significant contributions of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of Nelson Mandela, and an icon in the international fight against apartheid and injustice in South Africa, for her leadership and her devotion to the cause of freedom for all South Africans.

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