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AL HJR20
Joint Resolution
Status
3/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sam Jones
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AI Summary
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Records the death of Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron on January 22, 2021, at age 86, one of baseball's greatest players.
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Highlights Aaron's career achievements including 755 home runs (surpassing Babe Ruth's record of 714), 2,297 RBIs, 1957 National League MVP Award, and induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Notes Aaron received the Presidential Citizens Medal from President Bill Clinton and the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George W. Bush.
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Recognizes Aaron's service as Senior Vice President and Assistant to the Braves President, and his entrepreneurship owning eight Arby's franchises in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Offers tribute to Aaron's life and extends condolences to his surviving wife Billye, five children (Gaile, Hank Jr., Lary, Dorinda, and Ceci), and grandchildren.
Legislative Description
Aaron, Henry Louis "Hank", death mourned
Resolutions, Condolence
Last Action
Delivered to Governor on March 9, 2021 at 4:23 p.m
3/9/2021