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Senate Simple Resolution 317
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and its achievements in the Senate.
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Passed Senate on Oct 31, 2017
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S. RES. 317 (Agreed-to-Senate)


115th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 317


Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and its achievements in the Senate.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 31, 2017

Ms. Harris (for herself, Mr. Booker, and Mr. Scott) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus and its achievements in the Senate.

    Whereas, in 1977, Jackie Parker and Ralph Everett had the vision and courage to improve the working conditions of Black Senate staffers;

    Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus continues to promote diversity and inclusion within the Senate;

    Whereas, for the first time in its 40-year history, the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus celebrates 3 African-Americans serving simultaneously in the Senate;

    Whereas the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus recognizes each of the 10 current or former Senators of African-American descent; and

    Whereas, the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus continues to fight for the justice and equality that started during the civil rights movement of the 1960s: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved,

That the Senate honors the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus for its many contributions and commitment to enrich the Senate community.