IL HR0517

Congratulates the National Urban League on its 115th anniversary of service empowering African Americans and underserved communities since its founding in 1910

Recognizes the organization's impact serving over 2 million people nationwide through 90 local affiliates and 11,000 volunteers across 36 states and Washington, D.C.

Highlights the Entrepreneurship Center Program's support of approximately 185,000 minority-owned businesses, helping secure over $1 billion in financing and creating or saving over 170,000 jobs since 2004

Notes housing assistance to over 315,000 people since 2008, including helping 25,000 avoid foreclosure and 7,200 become first-time homeowners

Acknowledges the organization's voter registration efforts, including registering over 500,000 Black voters in 1964 and 75,000 new voters in a 17-city drive in 1972