H.Res. 497 — Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

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Commends the late Constance Baker Motley, the first African-American woman appointed and confirmed for a federal judgeship and the former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, for her service on the court and her lifelong commitment to civil rights and social justice.

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H.Con.Res. 271Honoring the life and accomplishments of Judge Constance Baker Motley and recognizing her as a symbol of hope and inspiration for all men and women.
2006-02-06Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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S.Res. 272A resolution recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.
2005-10-07Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11333-11334; text as passed Senate: CR S11334; text of measure as introduced: CR S11328)
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2005-10-17
Introduced in House
2005-10-17
Introduced in House
2005-10-17
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2006-02-06
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

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