,,iv #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,,res4 #abbe ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,november #ag1 #bjbj,ms4 ,bass 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,bishop of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,clyburn1 ,mr4 ,hastings1 ,ms4 ,johnson of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,rush1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,virginia1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,mississippi1 ,ms4 ,jackson ,lee1 ,mr4 ,danny ,k4 ,davis of ,illinois1 ,mr4 ,meeks1 ,ms4 ,lee of ,california1 ,mr4 ,clay1 ,mr4 ,david ,scott of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,butterfield1 ,mr4 ,cleaver1 ,mr4 ,green of ,texas1 ,ms4 ,moore1 ,ms4 ,clarke of ,new ,york1 ,mr4 ,johnson of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,carson of ,indiana1 ,ms4 ,fudge1 ,mr4 ,richmond1 ,ms4 ,sewell of ,alabama1 ,ms4 ,wilson of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,payne1 ,mrs4 ,beatty1 ,mr4 ,jeffries1 ,mr4 ,veasey1 ,ms4 ,kelly of ,illinois1 ,ms4 ,adams1 ,mrs4 ,lawrence1 ,ms4 ,plaskett1 ,mrs4 ,watson ,coleman1 ,mr4 ,evans1 ,ms4 ,blunt ,rochester1 ,mr4 ,brown of ,maryland1 ,mrs4 ,demings1 ,mr4 ,lawson of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,mc,eachin1 ,mr4 ,horsford1 ,mr4 ,neguse1 ,ms4 ,omar1 ,ms4 ,pressley1 ,mr4 ,mfume1 ,ms4 ,castor of ,florida1 and ,ms4 ,waters7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor ,,resolution ,celebrating the ,national ,urban ,league on its #aajth year of service to the ,united ,states4 ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league1 founded in #aiaj1 is a nonpartisan1 historic social service and civil rights organization based in ,new ,york ,city dedicated to economic empowerment1 equality1 and social justice for ,african ,americans and other historically underserved groups2 ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league was founded as a multiracial1 diverse grassroots campaign by ,mrs4 ,ruth ,standish ,baldwin and ,dr4 ,george ,edmund ,haynes2 ,whereas eight leaders have been at the helm of the ,national ,urban ,league during its #aaj-year history1 including-- 7#a7 ,george ,edmund ,haynes 7#aiaj-aiah72 7#b7 ,eugene ,kinckle ,jones 7#aiah-aida72 7#c7 ,lester ,b4 ,granger 7#aida-aifa72 7#d7 ,whitney ,m4 ,young1 ,jr4 7#aifa-aiga72 7#e7 ,vernon ,e4 ,jordan1 ,jr4 7#aiga-aiha72 7#f7 ,john ,e4 ,jacob 7#aihb-aiid72 7#g7 ,hugh ,b4 ,price 7#aiid-bjjc72 and 7#h7 ,marc ,h4 ,morial 7#bjjc-,present72 ,whereas these eight leaders were strengthened by an interracial ,board of ,trustees comprised of key figures from ,american businesses and labor unions as well as community organizations and religious and academic institutions2 ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league is the oldest and largest community-based organization of its kind in the ,nation1 providing direct services in the areas of education1 health care1 housing1 jobs1 and justice that improve the lives of more than two million people nationwide2 ,whereas the employees of the ,national ,urban ,league's headquarters in ,new ,york ,city and its ,washington ,bureau in ,washington1 ,,dc1 spearhead the efforts of its local affiliates through the development of signature programs1 public policy research1 and advocacy2 ,whereas on its #aajth anniversary1 the ,national ,urban ,league can look back with great pride on its extraordinary accomplishments2 ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league's research arm was established in #aiba by renowned researcher ,dr4 ,charles ,s4 ,johnson and has released numerous publications including ,opportunity3 ,journal of ,negro ,life 7#aibc-aidi71 ,state of ,black ,america 7#aigf-present71 and other pertinent studies documenting and elevating social consciousness2 ,whereas in #aifb1 the ,washington ,bureau was established and serves as its research1 policy1 and advocacy arm giving voice to the voiceless on issues before ,congress and the ,administration2 ,whereas in the #aifjs1 the ,league became a major force in the civil rights arena1 working closely with ,a4 ,phillip ,randolph1 ,dr4 ,martin ,luther ,king1 ,jr41 as well as many other exceptional leaders to advance civil rights1 voting rights1 and fair housing legislation2 ,whereas throughout the #aifjs1 the ,league saw tremendous growth in its partnership with the ,federal ,government addressing race relations and delivering aid to urban areas1 as well as making improvements in housing1 education1 health1 and minority-owned businesses2 ,whereas in #aifd1 the ,league through its affiliate network helped register more than half a million ,black voters2 ,whereas in #aigb1 the ,citizenship ,education department was established offering local citizenship education programs1 voter registration and get out the vote campaigns1 and the ,power of the ,ballot was published1 and #ge1jjj new ,black voters were registered as part of a #ag-;city drive2 ,whereas in #bjbj1 efforts to register ,black voters1 get out the vote1 and challenge voter suppression have intensified2 ,whereas the ,league's #ij local affiliates and #aa1jjj volunteers located in #cf ,states and the ,district of ,columbia provide services across #cjj communities2 ,whereas the ,league's signature programs are evidence-based1 data-informed and scalable1 and they demonstrably enhance the economic and educational status of communities served2 ,whereas since #bjjd1 through the ,league's ,entrepreneurship and ,business ,services division1 the ,entrepreneurship ,center ,program has served approximately #ahe1jjj minority-owned businesses helping them to secure over #a1jjj1jjj1jjj in financing1 bonding capacity1 and contracting opportunities1 and created or saved over #agj1jjj full and part-time jobs2 ,whereas since #bjjh-- 7#a7 over #cae1jjj people have received assistance through the ,league's ,housing and ,community ,development division ,comprehensive ,housing ,counseling and ,financial ,empowerment programs2 7#b7 the ,league's foreclosure prevention initiative1 ,restore ,our ,homes1 has helped more than #be1jjj people avoid foreclosure2 and 7#c7 the ,league's ,home ,purchase program has assisted #g1bjj people become first-time homeowners2 ,whereas since #bjjh1 the ,league's ,education and ,youth ,development division's signature program1 ,project ,ready1 has helped #ah1jjj students 7grades #h-ab7 progress academically1 benefit from cultural enrichment opportunities1 and develop important skills1 attitudes1 and aptitudes that position them for success during and after high school2 ,whereas since #bjaj1 the ,equity and ,excellence ,project has enabled the affiliates to expand their education advocacy and engagement work in cities and ,states across the country2 ,whereas in #bjac1 the ,league's ,workforce ,development ,division ,rebuild ,america ,initiative1 has helped over #bej1jjj unemployed and underemployed1 including young adults1 reentry adults1 and mature workers to secure full-time employment or career advancement opportunities2 ,whereas the ,league has been a national leader in the fight against unfair laws1 economic inequality1 inequity1 and systemic racism1 and is dedicated to eradicating these social and economic injustices through the development of programs1 authoritative public policy research1 and advocacy for policies and services that close equality and equity gaps2 ,whereas through its ,equitable ,justice and ,democracy work1 the ,league is advocating for justice and fairness for all through police reform1 the removal of unjust systemic barriers in the ,nation's criminal justice system1 the protection of voting rights1 and the preservation of freedoms to fully participate in our ,nation's democracy and civic processes2 ,whereas through its #aaj years of service1 the ,national ,urban ,league has been pivotal in improving the lives of millions of ,african ,americans and other underserved communities in combating poverty1 achieving civil rights1 and gaining economic prosperity2 and ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league remains an essential organization today3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 congratulates the ,national ,urban ,league on its #aaj years of service empowering ,african ,americans and other underserved communities while helping foster a more just1 equitable1 and inclusive ,nation2 7#b7 expresses its deep gratitude for the hardworking and dedicated men and women of the ,national ,urban ,league1 ,urban ,league ,affiliates1 and its auxiliaries1 who1 for over #aaj years have challenged unjust systems and broken down economic and social barriers2 and 7#c7 commends the ,league's ongoing and tireless efforts to continue addressing systemic racism and economic inequality1 and fighting for the rights of all ,americans to live with freedom1 dignity1 and prosperity4