MO HCR21

Recognizes Jackie Robinson as the first African-American to play major league baseball and honors his achievements both on and off the field.

Designates April 15 of each year as "Jackie Robinson Day" in Missouri to commemorate Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.

Acknowledges Robinson's civil rights activism, including his refusal to move to the back of a segregated bus during military service in 1942-1944 and his testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1949.

Highlights Robinson's accomplishments with the Kansas City Monarchs (1945) and Brooklyn Dodgers, including winning the World Series in 1955, being named Rookie of the Year, and being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

Encourages Missouri citizens to observe Jackie Robinson Day with appropriate activities and events celebrating Robinson's legacy and impact on racial equality in sports and American culture.