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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 62
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Katherine Dunham was born on June 22, 1909, and
began formal dance training in her late teens;
Whereas, in the 1930s, Katherine Dunham revolutionized
American dance by incorporating the roots of black dance
and ritual, and by transforming these elements into cho-
reography accessible to all through the Katherine
Dunham Technique;
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Whereas Katherine Dunham completed her bachelor’s degree
in social anthropology at the University of Chicago, was
a pioneer in the use of folk and ethnic choreography, and
was one of the founders of the anthropological dance
movement;
Whereas Katherine Dunham utilized her dance career and
public status to draw attention to issues of segregation
and the civil rights movement;
Whereas Katherine Dunham founded Les Ballet Negre in
1931, the first black ballet company in the United States;
Whereas Les Ballet Negre became known as the Katherine
Dunham Dance Company, touring in more than 60 coun-
tries during the 1940s;
Whereas Katherine Dunham was a dancer, choreographer,
and director on Broadway, and was the first black cho-
reographer at the Metropolitan Opera;
Whereas, in 1945, Katherine Dunham founded the Dunham
School of Dance and Theatre in Manhattan, thereby pro-
viding a centralized location for students to immerse
themselves in dance technique while also studying topics
in the humanities, languages, ethics, philosophy, and
drama;
Whereas, in 1967, Katherine Dunham established the Per-
forming Arts Training Center in East St. Louis, Mis-
souri, which enrolled high-risk youth into its programs in
fine, performing, and cultural arts;
Whereas Katherine Dunham founded the Katherine Dunham
Centers for Arts and Humanities in 1969, and the Kath-
erine Dunham Museum and Children’s Workshop in
1977;
•HCON 62 EH
Whereas Katherine Dunham went on a 47-day hunger strike
in 1993 to call attention to the welfare of Haitians,
thereby shifting public opinion concerning the United
States’ relations with Haiti, and helping to precipitate
the return of Haiti’s first democratically elected presi-
dent;
Whereas Katherine Dunham has received 10 honorary doctor-
ates and numerous awards, including the Presidential
Medal of Arts, the French Legion of Honor, the
NAACP’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Kennedy
Center Honor’s Award; and
Whereas Katherine Dunham continues to be an activist,
teacher, and mentor to young people throughout the
world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Kath-
erine Dunham should be recognized for her work as a
teacher, dancer, choreographer, and actress, for her dedi-
cation to improving the opportunities in the arts that are
available to the Nation’s youth, and for her lifelong com-
mitment to humanitarian causes around the world.
Passed the House of Representatives June 14, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 63
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel
Hampton should be honored for his contributions
to American music.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 63
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Lionel Hampton was one of the Nation’s greatest
jazz musicians, composers, and band leaders;
Whereas Lionel Hampton was one of the first musicians to
play the vibraphone in jazz, setting the standard for mas-
tery of that instrument;
HCON 63 RFS 
Whereas Lionel Hampton nurtured and inspired many of the 
greatest performers of jazz music who would go on to 
fame in their own right; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton shattered the racial barriers of his 
time when he was recruited to perform with the Benny 
Goodman band in the 1930s, creating for the first time 
an integrated public face of jazz music; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton, with his performances around the 
world, was a musical ambassador of goodwill and friend-
ship for the United States; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was never deterred by fame from 
contributing to the Harlem, New York, community that 
he viewed as his home; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was active in the development of 
affordable housing, among them Harlem’s Gladys Hamp-
ton Houses, named after his late wife, the former Gladys 
Riddle; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton performed at the White House 
under Republican and Democratic presidents and was 
honored with the Presidential Gold Medal by President 
Bill Clinton; and 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was born in Louisville, Kentucky 
on April 20, 1908, and died in New York City on August 
31, 2002: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Lionel 
Hampton should be honored for his contributions to Amer-
•HCON 63 EH
Whereas Lionel Hampton nurtured and inspired many of the
greatest performers of jazz music who would go on to
fame in their own right;
Whereas Lionel Hampton shattered the racial barriers of his
time when he was recruited to perform with the Benny
Goodman band in the 1930s, creating for the first time
an integrated public face of jazz music;
Whereas Lionel Hampton, with his performances around the
world, was a musical ambassador of goodwill and friend-
ship for the United States;
Whereas Lionel Hampton was never deterred by fame from
contributing to the Harlem, New York, community that
he viewed as his home;
Whereas Lionel Hampton was active in the development of
affordable housing, among them Harlem’s Gladys Hamp-
ton Houses, named after his late wife, the former Gladys
Riddle;
Whereas Lionel Hampton performed at the White House
under Republican and Democratic presidents and was
honored with the Presidential Gold Medal by President
Bill Clinton; and
Whereas Lionel Hampton was born in Louisville, Kentucky
on April 20, 1908, and died in New York City on August
31, 2002: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Lionel
Hampton should be honored for his contributions to Amer-
•HCON 63 EH
ican music and for his work as an ambassador of goodwill
and democracy.
Passed the House of Representatives June 14, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 63
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored 
for his contributions to American music. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton 
should be honored for his contributions to American music.
Whereas Lionel Hampton was one of the Nation’s greatest 
jazz musicians, composers, and band leaders; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was one of the first musicians to 
play the vibraphone in jazz, setting the standard for mas-
tery of that instrument; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton nurtured and inspired many of the 
greatest performers of jazz music who would go on to 
fame in their own right; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton shattered the racial barriers of his 
time when he was recruited to perform with the Benny 
Goodman band in the 1930s, creating for the first time 
an integrated public face of jazz music;
•HCON 63 IH 
Whereas Lionel Hampton, with his performances around the 
world, was a musical ambassador of goodwill and friend-
ship for the United States; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was never deterred by fame from 
contributing to the Harlem, New York, community that 
he viewed as his home; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was active in the development of 
affordable housing, among them Harlem’s Gladys Hamp-
ton Houses, named after his late wife, the former Gladys 
Riddle; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton performed at the White House 
under Republican and Democratic presidents and was 
honored with the Presidential Gold Medal by President 
Bill Clinton; and 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was born in Louisville, Kentucky 
on April 20, 1908, and died in New York City on August 
31, 2002: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Lionel 
Hampton should be honored for his contributions to Amer-
ican music and for his work as an ambassador of goodwill 
and democracy.
Æ
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 63 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 15, 2004 
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton 
should be honored for his contributions to American music. 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was one of the Nation’s greatest 
jazz musicians, composers, and band leaders; 
Whereas Lionel Hampton was one of the first musicians to 
play the vibraphone in jazz, setting the standard for mas-
tery of that instrument;
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 64
Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recog-
nized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for 
her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston 
should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist 
and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Har-
lem Renaissance movement.
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston is thought to have been born 
on January 7, 1891; 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston first attended Howard Univer-
sity and later Barnard College of Columbia University, 
from which she received her bachelor’s degree in anthro-
pology in 1928; 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston was a novelist, folklorist, and 
anthropologist who drew on all of her areas of expertise 
to write her novels and short stories;
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Whereas Zora Neale Hurston was particularly well known for 
her anthropological research that focused on the African-
American community; 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston conducted extensive research on 
voodoo practices in black communities in Florida and 
New Orleans, where she had spent parts of her childhood; 
Whereas, in 1937, Zora Neale Hurston published her novel, 
‘‘Their Eyes Were Watching God,’’ often noted as her 
greatest work; 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston is recognized as one of the 
most creative writers of the Harlem Renaissance; and 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston died on January 28, 1960, in 
poverty and obscurity, but today her literary work is cele-
brated throughout the world, and many of her novels and 
short stories are considered classics: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Zora 
Neale Hurston should be recognized as an accomplished 
anthropologist, as one of the most talented novelists and 
literary figures of her time, and for her contributions to 
the Harlem Renaissance movement.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 65
Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be 
recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her 
commitment to the African-American community. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker 
should be recognized for her achievements in business, 
her inventions, and her commitment to the African-
American community.
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker was born on December 23, 
1867, on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana; 
Whereas, in 1905, Madame C. J. Walker invented a condi-
tioning treatment designed to aid in the straightening of 
hair, as well as an entire line of cosmetic products; 
Whereas, in 1910, Madame C. J. Walker ordered the con-
struction of a factory in Indianapolis to manufacture her 
line of cosmetic products; 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker was committed to employing 
women in all aspects of her business;
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Whereas Madame C. J. Walker was a noted philanthropist, 
giving generously to black charities, including the 
NAACP and the National Association of Colored Women; 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker encouraged her agents to 
similarly assist black humanitarian organizations nation-
wide; 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker was one of the first American 
women–black or white–to amass a personal net worth of 
more than 1 million dollars as a result of her own efforts, 
thereby 
becoming 
one 
of 
the 
most 
successful 
businesspersons of the early twentieth century by the 
time of her death; and 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker died on May 25, 1919, at the 
age of 52: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Madame 
C. J. Walker should be recognized as one of history’s 
greatest female businesswomen and role models for the 
Nation’s young people.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 66
Expressing the sense of Congress that Shirley Chisholm should be recognized 
for her activism and groundbreaking achievements in politics during 
the civil rights era, and for her efforts to reform the Nation’s political 
system and legislatures so that they better represent the needs of a 
greater number of Americans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Shirley Chisholm 
should 
be 
recognized 
for 
her 
activism 
and 
groundbreaking achievements in politics during the civil 
rights era, and for her efforts to reform the Nation’s 
political system and legislatures so that they better rep-
resent the needs of a greater number of Americans.
Whereas Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn, New York, 
on November 30, 1924, attended Brooklyn College, and 
earned a Master’s degree from Columbia University; 
Whereas Shirley Chisholm worked in education and welfare 
before being elected to the New York State Assembly in 
1964;
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Whereas Shirley Chisholm established the Unity Democratic 
Club in 1960, which played a significant role in rallying 
black and Hispanic voters in New York City; 
Whereas, in 1969, Shirley Chisholm became the first African-
American woman to be elected to Congress, where she 
represented Brooklyn’s 12th Congressional District in the 
House of Representatives; 
Whereas, during her first term serving in the House of Rep-
resentatives, Shirley Chisholm employed a staff composed 
entirely of women and was vocal in her support of civil 
rights, women’s rights, and the poor, while fervently op-
posing the Vietnam War; 
Whereas, in 1972, Shirley Chisholm was the first African-
American to seek the Democratic Presidential nomina-
tion; 
Whereas Shirley Chisholm was a co-founder of the National 
Organization for Women; and 
Whereas Shirley Chisholm served in the House of Represent-
atives until 1982, and continues to be a lecturer and a 
political mentor: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Shirley 
Chisholm should be recognized for her leadership in poli-
tics, her dedication to improving the opportunities avail-
able for women and the needy of the United States, and 
for her continued role as a mentor and teacher to the Na-
tion’s youth.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 68
Expressing the sense of Congress that Dorothy I. Height should be recognized 
for her achievements as a civil rights leader, dedicated activist working 
to fight racial and social prejudice, and for her lifetime commitment 
to improving the opportunities available to the most vulnerable in society. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Dorothy I. Height 
should be recognized for her achievements as a civil 
rights leader, dedicated activist working to fight racial 
and social prejudice, and for her lifetime commitment 
to improving the opportunities available to the most vul-
nerable in society.
Whereas Dorothy I. Height was born on March 24, 1912, 
and later earned both her bachelors and masters degrees 
from the New York University in 4 years; 
Whereas Dorothy I. Height has worked tirelessly to imple-
ment the goals and objectives of the National Council of 
Negro Women (NCNW), an organization that focuses on 
the principles of self-reliance in its work on women’s
•HCON 68 IH 
rights, child care, housing issues, and career and edu-
cational programs; 
Whereas Dorothy I. Height became a celebrated leader in the 
civil rights and women’s movements and placed the 
NCNW in the spotlight in the 1960s with ‘‘Wednesdays 
in Mississippi’’ events, where interracial groups of women 
would assist at Freedom Schools, and with voter registra-
tion and education drives; 
Whereas Dorothy I. Height received the Presidential Medal 
of Freedom in August 1994 from President Bill Clinton 
for her lifelong leadership and dedication to civil and 
human rights issues; 
Whereas Dorothy I. Height has been a promoter of positive 
black family life through the NCNW and, in 1986, cre-
ated the Black Family Reunion Celebration to reinforce 
the historic strengths and traditional values of the Afri-
can-American family, which celebration has grown into a 
major national event with over 14 million participants 
during more than 11 years; and 
Whereas Dorothy I. Height has been the president of the Na-
tional Council of Negro Women since 1957, where she 
continues to struggle for equality and human rights for 
all people: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Dorothy 
I. Height should be recognized for her lifelong work to 
secure equality and human rights for people around the 
world and for her leadership in creating opportunities for 
the Nation’s youth, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Æ
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 69
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Althea Gibson was born on August 25, 1927, and
lived with her family in Harlem during the 1930’s and
1940’s;
Whereas Althea Gibson was first introduced to tennis on the
Harlem River Tennis Courts and went on to dominate
the all-black American Tennis Association tournaments
throughout the early 1940’s, when racism and segrega-
•HCON 69 EH
tion prevented her from participating in tournaments
sponsored by the American Lawn Tennis Association;
Whereas Althea Gibson graduated from Florida A&M Univer-
sity in 1953, and was an athletic instructor at the Lin-
coln University in Jefferson City, Missouri;
Whereas Althea Gibson was the first African-American play-
er, either male or female, to be allowed to enter the For-
rest Hills, New York, Championship in 1950, after her
talents and celebrity forced the American Lawn Tennis
Association to reevaluate its policy;
Whereas Althea Gibson was the first African-American in-
vited to Wimbledon in 1951, eventually winning both the
women’s singles and doubles in 1957, after which she
was greeted by New York City with a ticker tape parade;
Whereas Althea Gibson was the first African-American
woman to win the championship at the French Open, in
1956;
Whereas Althea Gibson after finishing her amateur tennis ca-
reer became a professional golfer in 1959 and won the
women’s tennis professional singles in 1960;
Whereas Althea Gibson was Athletic Commissioner for the
State of New Jersey from 1975 to 1977; and
Whereas Althea Gibson was inducted into the International
Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971, and to the International
Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1980: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Althea
Gibson should be recognized for her ground breaking ath-
•HCON 69 EH
letic achievements and for continuing to serve as a role
model for the Nation’s youth.
Passed the House of Representatives November 18,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 69
Agreed to November 22, 2003
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas Althea Gibson was born on August 25, 1927, and lived
with her family in Harlem during the 1930’s and 1940’s;
Whereas Althea Gibson was first introduced to tennis on the Harlem
River Tennis Courts and went on to dominate the all-black Amer-
ican Tennis Association tournaments throughout the early 1940’s,
when racism and segregation prevented her from participating
in tournaments sponsored by the American Lawn Tennis Associa-
tion;
Whereas Althea Gibson graduated from Florida A&M University
in 1953, and was an athletic instructor at the Lincoln University
in Jefferson City, Missouri;
Whereas Althea Gibson was the first African-American player,
either male or female, to be allowed to enter the Forrest Hills,
New York, Championship in 1950, after her talents and celebrity
forced the American Lawn Tennis Association to reevaluate its
policy;
Whereas Althea Gibson was the first African-American invited to
Wimbledon in 1951, eventually winning both the women’s singles
and doubles in 1957, after which she was greeted by New York
City with a ticker tape parade;
Whereas Althea Gibson was the first African-American woman
to win the championship at the French Open, in 1956;
Whereas Althea Gibson after finishing her amateur tennis career
became a professional golfer in 1959 and won the women’s tennis
professional singles in 1960;
Whereas Althea Gibson was Athletic Commissioner for the State
of New Jersey from 1975 to 1977; and
Whereas Althea Gibson was inducted into the International Tennis
Hall of Fame in 1971, and to the International Women’s Sports
Hall of Fame in 1980: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That it is the sense of Congress that Althea Gibson should
H. Con. Res. 69—2
be recognized for her ground breaking athletic achievements and
for continuing to serve as a role model for the Nation’s youth.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.