IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1529 
Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. 
Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2008 
Ms. LEE (for herself, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Ms. 
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mrs. 
MALONEY of New York, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. TOWNS, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. 
LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. 
BUTTERFIELD, Mr. STARK, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. 
SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. 
HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. MEEKS of 
New York, Ms. CASTOR, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. 
MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. WAT-
SON, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. ROY-
BAL-ALLARD, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. 
BERMAN, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. RUSH, and Ms. MATSUI) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley 
Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American 
woman in Congress. 
Whereas November 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the 
historic election of the first African-American woman 
elected to Congress, Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm; 
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American to run for a major-party presidential nomina-
tion; 
Whereas although Congresswoman Chisholm was not elected 
as the Democratic candidate, her campaign ‘‘Chisholm 
for President’’ inspired people in the United States from 
all walks of life to get politically active; 
Whereas Congresswoman Chisholm knew that people who had 
been shut out of the political process in the United States 
needed a voice and an opportunity to participate so she 
galvanized people around the country to get involved; 
Whereas as a founding member of the Congressional Black 
Caucus, Congresswoman Chisholm witnessed African- 
American representation in the Congress grow and wel-
comed other African-American Congresswomen; 
Whereas today, 14 African-American Congresswomen now 
follow the path paved for them by Congresswoman Chis-
holm; and 
Whereas although Congresswoman Chisholm is no longer 
serving in Congress, she left an indelible legacy not just 
as an African-American female legislator, but as a pas-
sionate and capable lawmaker dedicated to improving 
education, housing, and health care: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges the 40th anniversary of the 
election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first 
African-American woman in Congress; 
(2) pays tribute to the service of Congress-
woman Shirley Chisholm, her work to improve the 
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lives of women and minorities, her steadfast commit-
ment to demonstrating the power of compassion, and 
her dedication to justice and equality; 
(3) recognizes Congresswoman Chisholm’s dedi-
cated work in promoting the rights of all individuals 
in the United States, particularly in the areas of 
education, employment, and health care; and 
(4) appreciates Congresswoman Chisholm’s ex-
traordinary work, the example of her life, and her 
legacy which have inspired and empowered many to 
devote their lives to public service. 
Æ 
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