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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2013 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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PROCLAIMING MARCH 10TH OF 2013 TO BE "HARRIET TUBMAN DAY" IN THE | |
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Williams, Almeida, Diaz, Abney, and Blazejewski | |
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Date Introduced: March 06, 2013 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, Harriet Tubman was born into slavery on a plantation in Bucktown, |
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Maryland, in or around the year 1820. She received no education, as was the plight of almost all |
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slaves, and was put to work as a field hand at a very early age; and |
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WHEREAS, Following the death of her master and the heir to the plantation, Harriet |
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feared being sold to another owner and fled north in search of freedom; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1849, despite overwhelming adversity and obstacles, Harriet Tubman |
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escaped the slavery that had defined her youth and went on to become one of the most widely |
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recognized and highly acclaimed leaders of the 19th century; and |
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WHEREAS, Through amazing intelligence and unwavering courage, Harriet Tubman |
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became one of the greatest conductors of the Underground Railroad, undertaking 19 incredibly |
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dangerous trips that helped countless men, women, and families to escape slavery and become |
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free; and |
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WHEREAS, During the Civil War, Ms. Tubman sustained her commitment to the cause |
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of freedom as a soldier, a nurse, a scout, a spy, and a cook. She also worked with newly freed |
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slaves; and |
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WHEREAS, After the war ended, Ms. Tubman continued her fight for human dignity and |
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justice. She established a residence for the homeless in New York and became an eloquent |
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speaker on behalf of human rights; and |
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WHEREAS, Harriet Tubman dedicated her life to the pursuit of the promise of American |
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ideals and the basic principle of humanity for all. She died at her home in New York on March |
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10th of 1913; and |
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WHEREAS, As one of the most recognized and honored women in our country’s history, |
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Harriet Tubman and her lifelong achievements continue to inspire generations of all ages, |
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backgrounds, and cultures, and naming a day in her honor is a fitting tribute to this true American |
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heroine; now, therefore be it |
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and |
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Providence Plantations hereby proclaims March 10th of 2013 to be celebrated as “Harriet Tubman |
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Day” in the State of Rhode Island; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That this House hereby urges all Rhode Islanders to dedicate this day to the |
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universal ideals of freedom, justice, and human dignity for all families in the true spirit of Harriet |
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Tubman; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Harriet Tubman Society and Holiday |
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Committee. |
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