Original Black History Month Resolution of 2019

H. Res. 155 · 116th Congress · Feb 27, 2019 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month.

Section 1 Short title

This resolution may be cited as the “Original Black History Month Resolution of 2019”.

Sec. 2 Recognizing and celebrating Black History Month

Congress—

(1)

recognizes the importance of commemorating Black History Month as it acknowledges the achievements of African Americans throughout our Nation’s history and encourages the continuation of its celebration to raise the awareness of this community’s accomplishments for all Americans;

(2)

recognizes that racial diversity is what empowers the heritage of the United States and strengthens the bonds of our people; and

(3)

encourages for the continued spread of knowledge regarding Black history and not limit it to a month during the year.

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Feb 27, 2019viewing Introduced in House Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Vela, Ms. Adams, Ms. Bass, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Mr. Butterfield, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Fudge, Mr. Hastings, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Richmond, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Ms. Sewell of Alabama, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Waters, Mrs. Watson Coleman, and Ms. Wilson of Florida) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2019

Section 1 Short title

Sec. 2 Recognizing and celebrating Black History Month

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