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Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.
Introduced: January 8, 2009
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Jan 8, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 8, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Acknowledges the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chishom, the first African-American woman in Congress.
Recognizes her dedicated work in promoting the rights of all individuals in the United States, particularly in the areas of education, employment, and health care.
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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