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AL HJR126
Joint Resolution
Status
3/25/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Grantland
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AI Summary
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Designates a portion of Highway 36 in Morgan County from the intersection with Interstate 65 to the Lawrence County line as "The Jesse Owens Parkway"
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Honors James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, born September 12, 1913, in Oakville, Lawrence County, Alabama, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Nazi Germany (100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4x100 meter relay)
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Recognizes Owens' athletic achievements including tying the world record of 9.4 seconds in the 100-yard dash as a high school student and winning eight individual NCAA championships as an Ohio State University student
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Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the family of Jesse Owens and requests that proper officials erect and maintain signs indicating the highway designation
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Passed by the House on January 26, 2010, and adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2010
Legislative Description
Owens, James Cleveland "Jesse," commended; Jesse Owens Parkway, portion of Highway 36 in Morgan County from the intersection of Highway 36 with Interstate 65 to the Lawrence County line, named
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 2:30 p.m. on March 25, 2010.
3/25/2010