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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 See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now January 8, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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