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111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 455
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 15, 2010
Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Specter, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Cardin, and Mr. Levin) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Honoring the life, heroism, and service of Harriet Tubman.
Whereas Harriet Ross Tubman was born into slavery as Araminta Ross in Dorchester County, Maryland, in or around 1820;
Whereas in 1849, Ms. Tubman bravely escaped to freedom, traveling alone for approximately 90 miles to Pennsylvania;
Whereas, after escaping slavery, Ms. Tubman participated in the Underground Railroad, a network of routes, people, and houses that helped slaves escape to freedom;
Whereas Ms. Tubman became a conductor
on
the Underground Railroad, courageously leading approximately 19 expeditions to
help more than 300 slaves to freedom;
Whereas Ms. Tubman served as a spy, nurse, scout, and cook during the Civil War;
Whereas during her service in the Civil War, Ms. Tubman became the first woman in the United States to plan and lead a military expedition, which resulted in successfully freeing more than 700 slaves;
Whereas after the Civil War, Ms. Tubman continued to fight for justice and equality, including equal rights for African-Americans and women;
Whereas Ms. Tubman died on March 10, 1913, in Auburn, New York; and
Whereas the heroic life of Ms. Tubman continues to serve as an inspiration to the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
honors the life and courageous heroism of Harriet Tubman;
recognizes the great contributions made by Harriet Tubman throughout her lifelong service and commitment to liberty, justice, and equality for all; and
encourages the people of the United States to remember the courageous life of Harriet Tubman, a true hero.