H.Res. 191 — Introduced in House

IV 114th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2015 Ms. DeLauro (for herself and Mr. Courtney) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2015, as Venture Smith’s Freedom Day. Whereas 250 years ago, in the year 1765, Venture Smith, at the age of 36, purchased his freedom; Whereas Venture Smith went on to free his family from the bondage of slavery; Whereas Venture Smith went on to become a successful businessman in the State of Connecticut; and Whereas, April 10, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as Venture Smith's Freedom Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Venture Smith's Freedom Day, which would recognize the 250th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom and going on to become a successful businessman in Connecticut.