Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Carl Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major American city, in the 40th year since his election as Mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.

Summary

Recognizes the pioneering career of Carl Stokes, who helped expand political opportunity for minorities by becoming the first African-American mayor of a major American city. Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the election of Carl Stokes as the Mayor of Cleveland and the first African-American mayor of a major American city, one of the most significant events in the American Civil Rights movement.

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Timeline

1. 14 November 2007

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   Introduced in House

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2. 14 November 2007

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   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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3. 14 November 2007

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   Introduced in House

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• Introduced in House · 14 November 2007 · Official file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
• TIM RYAN · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2] · R · Sponsor
• Marcy Kaptur · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] · R · Sponsor
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