Vintage 1978 Signed Congress Booklet US Senate HR 50 Labor Augustus F Hawkins

Vintage 1978 booklet with text of An Act of Congress H. R. 50. United States Congress. 95th Congress, 2nd Session, House Resolution 50. In the Senate of the United States. March 20 (legislative day, February 6), 1978. The cover page of this booklet is signed in ink by Augustus F, Hawkins. “H.R.50 - An Act to translate into practical reality the right of all Americans who are able, willing, and seeking to work to full opportunity for useful paid employment at fair rates of compensation..." The signature has NOT been authenticated. The item is from from the estate of Kenneth E. Crouch of Bedford, Virginia, who acquired an extensive collection of autographs. “Augustus Freeman Hawkins (1907-2007) was a Democratic Party politician who advocated for Civil Rights and organized labor. Over the course of his career, Hawkins authored more than 300 state and federal laws, the most famous of which are Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 1978 Humphrey-Hawkins Full Employment Act. He was known as the "silent warrior" for his commitment to education and ending unemployment..” 50 pages. Staple binding. Measures approximately 7-3/8 x 11 inches. Condition is used. There is overall wear to front and back covers and spine, including edge wear, tearing, soiling, discoloration and creasing due to age and use. There is damage with loss of paper to the front and back covers. Interior pages are in good condition with some light creasing. Please zoom all photos for more details.