[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 310 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 310
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 2, 2008
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross
Tubman.
Whereas Harriet Ross Tubman was born into slavery in Bucktown, Maryland, in or
around 1820;
Whereas in 1849 she escaped to Philadelphia and became a ``conductor'' on the
Underground Railroad;
Whereas she was commonly referred to as ``Moses'' due to her courage and
sacrifice in leading many
enslaved persons out of bondage into freedom, endeavoring despite great
hardship and danger of being re-enslaved;
Whereas Harriet Ross Tubman became an eloquent and effective speaker on behalf
of the movement to abolish slavery;
Whereas during the Civil War, Harriet Ross Tubman assisted the Union Army as a
cook, nurse, scout, spy, and became the first woman to lead an armed
expedition in the war, leading to the liberation of more than seven
hundred slaves;
Whereas after the Civil War, she became active in the women's suffrage movement
and continued to fight for human dignity, human rights, opportunity, and
justice;
Whereas in 1896, Harriet Ross Tubman purchased 25 acres of land in Auburn, New
York, to create a home and hospital for indigent, aged, and sick
African-Americans, which opened on June 23, 1908, as the Harriet Tubman
Home for the Sick and Aged, becoming the only charity outside of New
York City dedicated to the shelter and care of African-Americans in New
York;
Whereas in 1944 the United States Maritime Commission launched the SS Harriet
Tubman (Hull Number 3032), the first Liberty ship ever named for an
African-American woman;
Whereas in 1978, Harriet Ross Tubman was the first honoree in the United States
Postal Service Black Heritage Stamp Series;
Whereas the Episcopal Church has designated Harriet Ross Tubman a saint in its
Book of Common Prayer;
Whereas Harriet Ross Tubman, whose courageous and dedicated pursuit of the
promise of American ideals and common principles of humanity continues
to serve and inspire all people who cherish freedom, died at her home in
Auburn, New York, on March 10, 1913;
Whereas March 10, 1990, was designated as Harriet Ross Tubman Day and States
such as Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New York, and Texas host annual
celebrations that honor the life of Harriet Tubman; and
Whereas we support honoring the contributions of Harriet Ross Tubman annually on
March 10: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) supports the designation of a national day of
remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States to support
and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other
activities to commemorate a national day of remembrance for
Harriet Ross Tubman.
Passed the House of Representatives April 1, 2008.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.