[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 61 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con. Res.61
                                                   Agreed to May 1, 1997

                       One Hundred Fifth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE FIRST SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
 the seventh day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-seven


                          Concurrent Resolution


 
         Honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson.

Whereas Jackie Robinson was the first four sport letterman at the 
  University of California at Los Angeles;
Whereas on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first African-
  American to cross the color barrier and play for a major league 
  baseball team;
Whereas Jackie Robinson, whose career began in the Negro Leagues, went 
  on to be named Rookie of the Year and subsequently led the Brooklyn 
  Dodgers to six National League pennants and a World Series 
  championship;
Whereas Jackie Robinson's inspiring career earned him recognition as 
  the first African-American to win a batting title, lead the league in 
  stolen bases, play in an All-Star game, win a Most Valuable Player 
  award, play in the World Series and be elected to baseball's Hall of 
  Fame;
Whereas after retiring from baseball Jackie Robinson was active in the 
  civil rights movement and founded the first bank owned by African-
  Americans in New York City;
Whereas his legacy continues to uplift the Nation through the Jackie 
  Robinson Foundation that has provided 425 scholarships to needy 
  students;
Whereas Jackie Robinson's courage, dignity, and example taught the 
  Nation that what matters most is not the color of a man's skin but 
  rather the content of his character;
Whereas Jackie Robinson, in his career, consistently demonstrated that 
  how you play the game is more important than the final score;
Whereas Jackie Robinson's life and heritage help make the American 
  dream more accessible to all; and
Whereas April 15, 1997, marks the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's 
  entrance into major league baseball: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the achievements and contributions of Jackie Robinson be honored 
and celebrated; that his dedication and sacrifice be recognized; and 
that his contributions to African-Americans and to the Nation be 
remembered.
Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.