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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 152 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 152

         Honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 17, 2007

  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

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                               RESOLUTION

 
         Honoring the lifetime achievements of Jackie Robinson.

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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