; Whereas Winnie Mandela was elected to serve as the president of the African National Congress Women’s League in 1993; Whereas, in 1994, Winnie Mandela was elected to serve as a Member of South Africa’s Parliament; Whereas, in 1994, Winnie Mandela was appointed by her husband, then President, Nelson Mandela, to serve as Deputy Minister of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology; Whereas although Winnie and Nelson Mandela divorced in 1995, Winnie Mandela continued to be a notable international figure; Whereas, in 2007, Winnie Mandela was elected to the African National Congress National Executive Committee; Whereas in South Africa, Winnie Mandela became known as the Mother of the Nation for her constant dedication and bravery in the struggles facing her people and in the fight against apartheid; and Whereas despite controversies surrounding her life and career, Winnie Mandela’s unwavering commitment to ending apartheid and securing Nelson Mandela’s freedom has earned her a notable place in history: Now, therefore, be it