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IN SR0048
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/30/2017
Primary Sponsor
Lonnie Randolph
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AI Summary
- Honors Clarence Walker for his contributions to Indiana basketball and the African-American community, recognizing his humble attitude and pioneering role in college sports history
- Acknowledges Walker as the first black player to compete in a national college basketball tournament in March 1948, eleven months after Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
- Notes that Walker broke the color barrier quietly while facing racial tensions, and scored three points in Indiana State Teachers College's first tournament game while being the only black player among 32 teams
- Recognizes that within one year of Walker's historic appearance, three teams brought black players to the 1949 tournament, demonstrating the impact of his breakthrough
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the Walker family
Legislative Description
A SENATE RESOLUTION to remember Clarence Walker for his humble attitude and great contributions to Indiana Basketball and the African-American community.
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
3/30/2017
Full Bill Text
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