WHEREAS, In the face of strident criticism of his advocacy
efforts and at the expense of his career and livelihood, Mr.
Robeson remained steadfast in serving as a national symbol for
justice and a veritable champion of the world's persecuted,
disenfranchised and voiceless citizenry; and
WHEREAS, During the twilight of Mr. Robeson's illustrious
career, he relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the City of
Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, where he resided until
the date of his death on January 23, 1976; and
WHEREAS, As an homage to the late Mr. Robeson's extraordinary
impact on the world, especially relating to the plight of black
Americans, many institutions within the City of Philadelphia
started to bear the name of the late human rights leader and
scholar, including the Paul Robeson High School for Human
Services; and
WHEREAS, The Paul Robeson House, former home of the late Mr.
Robeson was converted into a museum to honor his life, legacy,
philosophy and historical significance and was designated as a
National Historical Landmark in the National Register of
Historic Places in 1991; and
WHEREAS, April 9, 1998, marked the centennial of Mr.
Robeson's birth, the occasion procured his posthumously
conferred Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award which was observed
by innumerable individuals, organizations and institutions in
the City of Philadelphia and all across the world; and
WHEREAS, April 9, 2017, marks what would have been the 119th
birthday of Paul Leroy Robeson and 41 years since the date of
his death; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
milestones, achievements and legacy of one of our nation's last
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