[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 61 Introduced in House (IH)]







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 61

         Honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 15, 1997

  Mr. Watts of Oklahoma (for himself, Mr. Largent, and Mr. Bunning of 
  Kentucky) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight

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                         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.
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