SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8

(By Senators Redd, Caldwell, Facemyer, Hunter, Mitchell, Ross, Minear, Burnette, Oliverio, Sharpe, Minard, Kessler, McCabe, Prezioso, Fanning, Bowman, Plymale, Helmick, Jackson, Anderson, Sprouse, McKenzie, Rowe, Unger, Tomblin, Mr. President, and Wooton)


Recognizing and honoring Susan B. Anthony for her devotion to the woman suffrage movement and the vital role she played in obtaining voting rights for women through the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920.

Whereas, Susan B. Anthony devoted 50 years of her life to the woman suffrage movement through dedication and perseverance in her quest for equal representation under the law; and
Whereas, Susan B. Anthony demonstrated the courage of her convictions at a time when women's civil rights, political rights and judicial rights were vastly ignored; and
Whereas, After much ridicule and persecution, Susan B. Anthony appeared before every Congress from 1869 to 1906 asking for the passage of a federal suffrage amendment; and
Whereas, Susan B. Anthony lobbied for the right to vote through extensive traveling, rigorous lecturing and canvassing across the nation, while also campaigning for the abolition of slavery and women's property rights; and
Whereas, Susan B. Anthony demanded that women be given the same civil and political rights as those of men; and
Whereas, Although active until her death in 1906, Susan B. Anthony did not live to see the consummation of her efforts to win the right to vote for women; and
Whereas, The establishment of the 19th Amendment in 1920, also known as the Susan B. Anthony amendment, is deeply owed to her lifelong endeavor; and
Whereas, Susan B. Anthony is known as one of the greatest egalitarian fighters for women's rights in American history, inspiring others to have a voice of courage to stand up for their individual freedom and convictions; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes and honors the significance, courage and perseverance of Susan B. Anthony as an unprecedented spokeswoman, advocate, reformer and leader of the woman suffrage movement and as an American symbol of freedom and equal representation for all.