United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 79 (115th)
Original Black History Month Resolution of 2017
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1 February 2017
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1173-1175)
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Summary
Original Black History Month Resolution of 2017 Recognizes: (1) the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history, and (2) that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. Encourages: (1) the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation, and (2) states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 1 February 2017
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Introduced in House · EN · 1 February 2017
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 1 February 2017
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/79
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hres/79