Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, in recognition of his distinctive life, scientific achievements, and his civic contributions to technological advancement, to commemorate the 178th year anniversary of his birth and that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

This resolution states the opinion of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, an African-American inventor and scientist who lived from 1848 to 1928. It also states that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that the stamp be issued. The resolution lists parts of his life, including Navy service in the Civil War, work with Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison, an improved process for making carbon light bulb filaments, and a patent for a cooling device. It notes that September 4, 2026, is the 178th anniversary of his birth. The resolution expresses an opinion and does not require any action.

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• Grace Meng Democrat sponsor
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