; Whereas Douglass delivered the keynote speech at the unveiling of the Emancipation Memorial in Washington’s Lincoln Park; Whereas, in 2007, Douglass was recognized by placing a plaque and painting of him in his honor in the House Press Gallery; Whereas, in 2012, Congress passed and the President signed Public Law 112–174 , which directed Frederick Douglass’ statue placement in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center’s Emancipation Hall; and Whereas Douglass was a pioneer in journalism who broke through glass ceilings throughout one of the most crucial times in American history, exacerbated great perseverance to become an American hero, and became a legend known in the House Press Gallery: Now, therefore, be it