Bill > HRes1000

This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Akron Urban League, an organization that has dedicated a century to serving the Akron and Summit County community. The resolution highlights the League's historical roots, tracing its origins back to 1918 when community leaders sought assistance to address the social needs of the growing Black population. It details the organization's evolution, including its initial formation as the Association for Colored Community Work in 1925, its name change to the Akron Community Service Center in 1944, and the construction of a new community center in 1950 that provided much-needed amenities and served as a safe haven for the Black community. The resolution acknowledges the Akron Urban League's ongoing commitment to programs focused on education, job training, economic development, health, and mentoring, and recognizes its role as an affiliate of the National Urban League, continuing to drive minority employment in the region. Finally, it honors the League's past achievements, acknowledges its generational impact, and encourages its continued mission of improving the quality of life and fostering economic self-reliance and social empowerment for the citizens of Summit County, particularly African Americans, for the next 100 years.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1000/all-info