Bill Text: GA HR780 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Holder, Mr. Eric H., Jr.; United States Attorney General; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-03-30 - House Read and Adopted [HR780 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR780-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 780
By:
Representatives Taylor of the
55th,
Heard of the
114th,
Frazier of the
123rd,
Dukes of the
150th,
Randall of the
138th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending United States Attorney General Mr. Eric H. Holder, Jr.; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on February 3, 2009, Mr. Eric H. Holder, Jr., made history when he was sworn in
as the 82nd Attorney General of the United States, becoming the first African
American Attorney General; and
WHEREAS,
this groundbreaking and monumental moment was made possible through Mr. Holder's
nomination by President Barack Obama; and
WHEREAS,
a native of New York City, Mr. Holder was educated in the public school system,
graduating from Stuyvesant High School, where he earned a Regents Scholarship;
and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Holder earned a bachelor's degree in American history from Columbia College
in 1973 and a law degree from Columbia University in 1976; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Holder served as a law clerk for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, devoting
innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward providing
representation and advocacy for the African American community; and
WHEREAS,
he diligently and conscientiously served with honor and distinction with the
United States Department of Justice's Criminal Division; and
WHEREAS,
in 1988, Mr. Holder was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to be an associate
judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, where he earned a
reputation for fair minded and reasoned judicial decisions; and
WHEREAS,
President William Clinton named Mr. Holder Deputy Attorney General of the United
States in 1997, making him the first African American to hold this prestigious
position; and
WHEREAS,
his foresight, vision, and leadership skills have earned him the respect of his
colleagues and associates, and his commitment to the judicial system of this
nation is worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Eric H. Holder, Jr., on his stellar achievements in the
legal profession, extend their most heartfelt gratitude for his many
contributions to the United States, and congratulate him upon his history making
appointment as Attorney General of the United States.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Mr. Eric H.
Holder, Jr.
