[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 61 (Tuesday, April 17, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S4618]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 152--HONORING THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS OF JACKIE 
                                ROBINSON

  Mr. BUNNING (for himself, Mr. Pryor, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Kerry, Mr. 
Obama, and Mr. Cardin) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 152

       Whereas Jackie Robinson was the first athlete in the 
     history of the University of California at Los Angeles to 
     letter in 4 sports in 1 year;
       Whereas on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first 
     African-American to play for a major league baseball team;
       Whereas Jackie Robinson, who began his career in the Negro 
     Leagues, was named Rookie of the Year in 1947 and led the 
     Brooklyn Dodgers to 6 National League pennants in 10 years 
     and a World Series championship;
       Whereas Jackie Robinson's inspiring career earned him 
     recognition as the first African-American to win a batting 
     title, to lead the league in stolen bases, to play in an All-
     Star game, to play in the World Series, and to win a Most 
     Valuable Player award;
       Whereas Jackie Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of 
     Fame in 1962, the first African-American to receive such an 
     honor;
       Whereas in March of 1984, President Ronald Reagan 
     posthumously awarded Jackie Robinson the Presidential Medal 
     of Freedom;
       Whereas on October 29, 2003, Congress posthumously awarded 
     Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest 
     award Congress can bestow;
       Whereas Major League Baseball renamed the Rookie of the 
     Year Award the Jackie Robinson Award in his honor;
       Whereas his legacy continues through the Jackie Robinson 
     Foundation that has provided over $14,500,000 in scholarships 
     to students in need;
       Whereas Jackie Robinson's courage and dignity taught the 
     Nation about the strength of the human spirit when confronted 
     with seemingly immovable obstacles;
       Whereas Jackie Robinson, in his career, demonstrated that 
     how you play the game is more important than the final score;
       Whereas Jackie Robinson's legacy helps make the American 
     dream more accessible to all;
       Whereas April 15, 2007, marks the 60th anniversary of 
     Jackie Robinson's first game in Major League Baseball; and
       Whereas on April 15, 2007, over 200 players, managers, and 
     coaches wore Jackie Robinson's number, 42, which was retired 
     throughout Major League Baseball in 1997, to honor his 
     achievements: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the achievements and contributions of Jackie 
     Robinson be honored and celebrated; that his dedication and 
     sacrifice be recognized; and that his contributions to the 
     Nation be remembered.

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