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GA SR62
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lester Jackson
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes U.S. Olympian Tommie Smith for his achievements as an athlete, scholar, and civil rights icon, particularly his iconic raised-fist salute during the 1968 Summer Olympic Games
- Smith won the 200 meter race at the 1968 Olympics with a then world-record time of 19.83 seconds, the first time anyone broke the 20-second mark
- On the medal podium, Smith wore black socks (representing Black poverty), a black scarf (representing Black pride), an Olympic Project for Human Rights badge, and raised a black-gloved fist in salute of human rights and Black self-determination
- Smith, a Georgia native, went on to play wide receiver for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, authored the autobiography "Silent Gesture," and coached track and taught at Oberlin College and Santa Monica College until 2005
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to Tommie Smith, the public, and the press
Legislative Description
Smith, Tommie; recognize
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
4/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules2/4/2021
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