Bill Summary
This resolution is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of the Honorable Madeleine K. Albright. It recognizes her birth in Prague and her family's forced flee from the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. It also acknowledges her contributions as a refugee and naturalized citizen of the United States, her education at Wellesley College and Columbia University, and her career as a professor at Georgetown University and as Ambassador to the United Nations. Furthermore, it honors her role as the first female Secretary of State and her efforts to promote democracy and human rights around the world. The resolution extends condolences to her family and friends and encourages future generations to follow her example as a patriot and public servant.
Possible Impacts
1. This legislation could inspire people, especially women and refugees, to pursue their dreams and become successful in their chosen fields, even in the face of adversity. The story of Madeleine Albright's life and achievements can serve as a source of motivation and inspiration for individuals facing similar challenges.
2. This legislation could also raise awareness about the importance of promoting democracy and human rights around the world. By honoring Albright's advocacy for these issues, the legislation could encourage people to become more involved in civil society and support causes that align with these values.
3. This legislation could also highlight the contributions of immigrants and refugees to American society. By recognizing Albright's family history and her journey to becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States, the legislation could promote a greater appreciation for the diversity and resilience of the American population.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 585 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 585
Honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of the Honorable Madeleine
K. Albright.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 7, 2022
Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Risch, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Sullivan, Mr.
Coons, Mr. Romney, Mr. Booker, Mr. Graham, Mr. Markey, Mr. Cruz, Mr.
Kaine, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr.
Cardin, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Murphy, and Mr. Durbin) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
April 26, 2022
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of the Honorable Madeleine
K. Albright.
Whereas, on May 15, 1937, the Honorable Madeleine K. Albright was born in Prague
to Josef Korbel, a Czechoslovak diplomat, and his wife Anna;
Whereas Albright and her family were forced to flee to Britain in 1939, due to
the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia;
Whereas Albright and her family returned to Prague after the war, only to be
forced to flee again in 1948, due to her father's opposition to
communism;
Whereas Albright and her family moved to the United States as refugees seeking
political asylum, and Albright became a naturalized United States
citizen in 1957;
Whereas Albright attended Wellesley College to study political science on a full
scholarship and graduated with honors;
Whereas Albright earned a certificate in Russian, a Master of Arts degree, and a
Doctor of Philosophy degree from Columbia University while raising 3
children;
Whereas, in 1982, Albright was appointed to the position of Research Professor
of International Affairs at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown
University and to the position of Director of the Women in Foreign
Service Program at the university;
Whereas, in 1993, President Clinton appointed Albright Ambassador to the United
Nations, where she represented the interests of the United States on the
world stage and pushed for multilateral cooperation to confront
atrocities, playing a vital role in the involvement by the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization (referred to in this preamble as ``NATO'')
to prevent further atrocities and ethnic cleansing in the former
Yugoslavia;
Whereas, in 1997, Albright was nominated for the position of Secretary of State
and was unanimously confirmed by the Senate, becoming the first woman to
serve as Secretary of State;
Whereas, during her time as Secretary of State, Albright championed democracy
and human rights around the world, galvanized the international
community to prevent war crimes in Kosovo through NATO intervention, and
advocated for NATO to accept Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic as
members of NATO;
Whereas, upon returning to private life in 2001, Albright became a best-selling
author and successful businessperson, led the boards of a number of
organizations, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and
Whereas, throughout her life, Albright passionately advocated for human rights,
including those of women and refugees, while remaining actively involved
in civil society: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) honors the life, achievements, and legacy of the
Honorable Madeleine K. Albright;
(2) commends to future generations Albright's example as a
patriot and public servant in the pursuit of a more peaceful,
prosperous, and cooperative world order; and
(3) extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to the
family and friends of the Honorable Madeleine K. Albright.
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