IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 59
Recognizes the significant achievements and contributions of African-American 
scientists, mathematicians, and inventors, and supporting the establish-
ment of a special day on which these great minds may be honored 
and esteemed. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. JACK-
SON of Illinois, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. FROST, Mr. 
WYNN, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. BROWN 
of Ohio, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. LEE, Mr. RUSH, Ms. NORTON, 
Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. JEFFERSON, Ms. KILPATRICK, Ms. CORRINE BROWN 
of Florida, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. BALLANCE, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. 
CLAY, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. OWENS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 
Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDON-
ALD, Ms. WATSON, Ms. MAJETTE, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. SCOTT 
of Virginia, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. WATT) 
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Science 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizes the significant achievements and contributions 
of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and in-
ventors, and supporting the establishment of a special 
day on which these great minds may be honored and 
esteemed.
Whereas the historical experience of Americans of African de-
scent began more than 5,000 years B.C.E., with notable
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scientists, mathematicians, and inventors such as 
Imhotep, who is recognized by contempory historians as 
the first architect, a pioneer in mathematics, an eminent 
sage and patron of scribes, a respected leader among 
early Egyptian and Greek civilizations, builder of the first 
pyramid, and the physician upon whose knowledge and 
teachings about human anatomy and the functions of the 
major organs modern medicine rests; 
Whereas African-Americans have earned an undeniable role 
in the development of the culture of this Nation, contrib-
uting major inventions and scientific discoveries, among 
other things, that enrich the quality of life for all man-
kind; 
Whereas the scientific and technological contributions of Afri-
can-Americans to the world are largely absent from his-
tory books; 
Whereas the ethos of this rich and proud people, descendants 
of kings and queens, has been passed down to genera-
tions through whispered tales by a remnant of African-
American ancestors who understood the relationship be-
tween honor, respect, and appreciation of heritage and 
culture, and the vision and success of future generations; 
Whereas it is with this spirit that we recognize and celebrate 
the creative genius and contributions of Annie Easley, 
Sharon J. Barnes, Thomas L. Jennings, Dr. Benjamin S. 
Carson, David Blackwell, David N. Crosthwait, Elijah 
McCoy, Clarence A. Ellis, Phillip Emeagwali, Charles R. 
Drew, Sarah E. Goode, Granville T. Woods, Lewis H. 
Latimer, Meredith C. Gourdine, Ernest E. Just, Evelyn 
Boyd Granville, Norbert Rillieux, Mae C. Jemison, 
George Carruthers, Garret A. Morgan, J. Ernest Wilkins, 
Sarah Boone, and numerous other African-Americans
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than excellence in every endeavor, and whose greatness 
has left an indelible mark on the world; 
Whereas it is vital that the citizens of this Nation, especially 
young African-Americans, realize and appreciate the im-
portant contributions of their ancestors and contem-
poraries to past and present society; and 
Whereas to fulfill the Nation’s commitment to equal oppor-
tunity and prosperity for every citizen, it is imperative 
that African-American youth and people of all races and 
ages realize that the fields of science, mathematics, engi-
neering, and technology are available and accessible to 
everyone: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress acknowledges and recognizes 
the significant achievements and contributions of African-
American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors, and 
supports the establishment of a special day on which these 
great minds may be honored and esteemed.
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