1977 Humphrey Award Recipients
Honorable Philip Hart
United States Senator from Michigan (1959-1976), and a leader in the Senate fights for the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Hart Senate Building was named in his honor after he died in office in 1976.


The Leadership Conference is working diligently to see that Tom Perez is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Labor. Perez is an eminently qualified public servant and consensus builder who has dedicated his career to ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed. He has served with integrity and distinction at the local, state and national level, compiling an outstanding record of achievement. 

