[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 340 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 340

    In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and 
                        condemning racial slurs.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 18, 2017

Mr. Espaillat submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and 
                        condemning racial slurs.

Whereas baseball is the pastime of the United States, finding its first known 
        initial origins in the United States in 1791;
Whereas the United States is a country of immigrants and its national pastime 
        should be reflective of that;
Whereas baseball has been greatly contributed to by people of many national and 
        ethnic origins;
Whereas the Negro Leagues are an important part of baseball's rich and diverse 
        history;
Whereas the integration of baseball is one of the earliest stories of 
        integration in the United States;
Whereas the sport of baseball is meant to inspire teamwork, healthy competition, 
        and hometown pride;
Whereas there have been publicly reported incidents involving individuals 
        directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and players, 
        the most recent of which occurred on May 1, 2017; and
Whereas the sport of baseball is meant to be enjoyed by all fans: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) strongly opposes the use of any derogatory words, 
        racial slurs, or other racially or ethnically insensitive acts 
        at professional baseball games;
            (2) strongly condemns the history of racially motivated 
        taunting at Fenway Park and the history of racially motivated 
        taunting in Major League Baseball;
            (3) commends the Boston Red Sox management for their quick 
        action and denunciation of the incident involving individuals 
        directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and 
        players, which occurred at Fenway Park on May 1, 2017;
            (4) commends the institutions of Major League Baseball for 
        their denunciation of racial slurs and hateful acts;
            (5) commends the fans of Boston for their show of support 
        for the visiting player who had been insulted in such incident; 
        and
            (6) commends fans of baseball who demonstrate tolerance and 
        support for all players.
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