,,iii #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #hjj ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,december #aa1 #bjbj,mr4 ,booker 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,south ,carolina1 ,mr4 ,brown1 ,mr4 ,graham1 ,mr4 ,jones1 ,mr4 ,rubio1 ,mr4 ,markey1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 and ,ms4 ,smith7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,,resolution ,congratulating the ,national ,urban ,league on #aaj years of service empowering ,african ,americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just1 equitable1 and inclusive ,united ,states4 ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league-- 7#a7 was founded in #aiaj by ,mrs4 ,ruth ,standish ,baldwin and ,dr4 ,george ,edmund ,haynes as a multiracial1 diverse1 and grassroots campaign2 7#b7 is a nonpartisan and historic social service and civil rights organization based in ,new ,york ,city2 and 7#c7 is dedicated to economic empowerment1 equality1 and social justice for ,african ,americans and other historically underserved groups2 ,whereas #h leaders have been at the helm of the ,national ,urban ,league during its #aaj-year history1 including-- 7#a7 ,dr4 ,george ,edmund ,haynes between #aiaj and #aiah2 7#b7 ,eugene ,kinckle ,jones between #aiah and #aida2 7#c7 ,lester ,b4 ,granger between #aida and #aifa2 7#d7 ,whitney ,m4 ,young1 ,jr41 between #aifa and #aiga2 7#e7 ,vernon ,e4 ,jordan1 ,jr41 between #aiga and #aiha2 7#f7 ,john ,e4 ,jacob between #aihb and #aiid2 7#g7 ,hugh ,b4 ,price between #aiid and #bjjc2 and 7#h7 ,marc ,h4 ,morial since #bjjc2 ,whereas the #h leaders of the ,national ,urban ,league were strengthened by an interracial board of trustees comprised of key figures from businesses in the ,united ,states1 labor unions1 community organizations1 and religious and academic institutions2 ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league-- 7#a7 is the oldest and largest community-based organization of its kind in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 provides direct services in the areas of education1 health care1 housing1 jobs1 and justice that improve the lives of more than #b1jjj1jjj individuals across the ,united ,states2 ,whereas the employees of the headquarters of the ,national ,urban ,league in ,new ,york ,city and its ,washington ,bureau in ,washington1 ,,dc1 spearhead the efforts of the local affiliates of the ,national ,urban ,league through the development of signature programs1 public policy research1 and advocacy2 ,whereas1 on its #aajth anniversary1 the ,national ,urban ,league can look back with great pride on its extraordinary accomplishments2 ,whereas the research arm of the ,national ,urban ,league-- 7#a7 was established in #aiba by renowned researcher ,dr4 ,charles ,s4 ,johnson2 and 7#b7 has released numerous publications1 including ,opportunity3 ,journal of ,negro ,life between #aibc and #aidi1 ,state of ,black ,america since #aigf1 and other pertinent studies documenting and elevating social consciousness2 ,whereas1 in #aifb1 the ,washington ,bureau of the ,national ,urban ,league was established1 which serves as the research1 policy1 and advocacy arm of the ,national ,urban ,league and gives voice to voiceless individuals on issues before ,congress and the administration of the ,president2 ,whereas1 during the #aifjs1 the ,national ,urban ,league-- 7#a7 became a major force in the civil rights arena and worked closely with ,a4 ,phillip ,randolph1 ,dr4 ,martin ,luther ,king1 ,jr41 and many other exceptional leaders to advance civil rights1 voting rights1 and fair housing legislation2 and 7#b7 saw tremendous growth in its partnership with the ,federal ,government to address race relations1 deliver aid to urban areas1 and improve housing1 education1 healthcare1 and assistance to minority-owned businesses2 ,whereas1 in #aifd1 the ,national ,urban ,league1 through its affiliate network1 helped register more than #ejj1jjj ,black voters2 ,whereas1 in #aigb1 the ,citizenship ,education department of the ,national ,urban ,league was established1 which offers local citizenship education programs1 voter registration drives1 and get out the vote campaigns2 ,whereas the ,citizenship ,education department published the ,power of the ,ballot1 registered #ge1jjj new ,black voters as part of a #ag-;city voter registration drive1 and1 in #bjbj1 has intensified efforts to register ,black voters get out the vote and challenge voter suppression2 ,whereas the #ij local affiliates and #aa1jjj volunteers of the ,national ,urban ,league1 which are located in #cf ,states and the ,district of ,columbia1 provide services across #cjj communities2 ,whereas the signature programs of the ,national ,urban ,league-- 7#a7 are evidence-based1 data-informed1 and scalable2 and 7#b7 demonstrably enhance the economic and educational status of the communities the programs serve2 ,whereas1 since #bjjd1 the ,entrepreneurship ,center ,program1 which is a part of the ,entrepreneurship and ,business ,services division of the ,national ,urban ,league1 has served approximately #ahe1jjj minority-owned businesses1 helped those businesses secure more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj in financing1 bonding capacity1 and contracting opportunities1 and created or saved more than #agj1jjj full-time and part-time jobs2 ,whereas1 since #bjjh1 more than #cae1jjj individuals have received assistance through the ,comprehensive ,housing ,counseling and ,financial ,empowerment programs of the ,housing and ,community ,development division of the ,national ,urban ,league2 ,whereas ,restore ,our ,homes1 which is the foreclosure prevention initiative of the ,national ,urban ,league1 has helped more than #be1jjj individuals avoid foreclosure1 and the ,home ,purchase program of the ,national ,urban ,league has assisted #g1bjj individuals to become first-time homeowners2 ,whereas1 since #bjjh1 ,project ,ready1 which is the signature program of the ,education and ,youth ,development division of the ,national ,urban ,league1 has helped #ah1jjj students in grades #h through #ab progress academically1 benefit from cultural enrichment opportunities1 and develop important skills1 attitudes1 and aptitudes that position them for success during and after high school2 ,whereas1 since #bjaj1 the ,equity and ,excellence ,project of the ,national ,urban ,league has enabled the affiliates of the ,national ,urban ,league to expand their education advocacy and engagement work in cities and ,states across the ,united ,states2 ,whereas1 in #bjac1 the ,rebuild ,america ,initiative1 which is a program of the ,workforce ,development division of the ,national ,urban ,league1 has helped more than #bej1jjj unemployed and underemployed adults1 including young adults1 reentry adults1 and mature adults1 to secure full-time employment or career advancement opportunities2 ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league-- 7#a7 has been a leader in the ,united ,states in the fight against unfair laws and economic and racial inequality2 and 7#b7 is dedicated to eradicating social and economic injustices through the development of programs1 public policy research1 and advocacy for policies and services that close equality and equity gaps2 ,whereas1 through the work of the ,equitable ,justice and ,democracy ,program1 the ,national ,urban ,league advocates for justice and fairness for all individuals through the removal of unjust systemic barriers in the criminal justice system of the ,united ,states1 the protection of voting rights1 and the preservation of freedoms to fully participate in the democracy and civic processes of the ,united ,states2 ,whereas1 throughout #aaj years of service1 the ,national ,urban ,league has been pivotal in improving the lives of millions of ,african ,americans and individuals who are members of other underserved communities by helping those individuals to combat poverty1 achieve civil rights1 and gain economic prosperity2 and ,whereas the ,national ,urban ,league remains an essential organization today3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 7#a7 congratulates the ,national ,urban ,league on #aaj years of service empowering ,african ,americans and other underserved communities while helping to foster a more just1 equitable1 and inclusive ,united ,states2 7#b7 expresses deep gratitude for the hardworking and dedicated men and women of the ,national ,urban ,league and the affiliates and auxiliaries of the ,national ,urban ,league1 who1 for more than #aaj years1 have challenged unjust systems and broken down economic and social barriers2 and 7#c7 commends the ongoing and tireless efforts of the ,national ,urban ,league to continue-- 7,a7 addressing racial and economic inequality2 and 7,b7 fighting for the rights of all people of the ,united ,states to live with freedom1 dignity1 and prosperity4