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MO HCR30
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Randy Dunn
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the achievements of Jackie Robinson as the first African-American major league baseball player and his civil rights activism
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Designates April 15, 2013 as "Jackie Robinson Day" in Missouri and encourages citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities and events
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Acknowledges Robinson's playing career with the Kansas City Monarchs (1945) and Brooklyn Dodgers (1947-1956), including winning the World Series in 1955
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Honors Robinson's courage in enduring racial abuse, threats, and harassment while breaking baseball's color barrier and opening doors for other African-American players
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Recognizes Robinson's post-baseball activism including his work with the NAACP, Baseball Hall of Fame induction in 1962, and the Jackie Robinson Foundation established by his wife
Legislative Description
Recognizes April 15, 2013 as "Jackie Robinson Day" in Missouri in honor of the first African American to play major league baseball
Last Action
Referred: Rules(H)
4/15/2013