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OH HR83

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/22/2011

Primary Sponsor

William Batchelder

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Origin

House of Representatives

129th General Assembly (2011-2012)

AI Summary

  • Honors Jesse Owens on the 75th anniversary of his 1936 Olympic performance in Berlin, Germany
  • Recognizes Owens' four gold medals and world records set in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, long jump, and 400-meter relay
  • Acknowledges Owens' legacy as a Cleveland native and Ohio State University athlete who founded the Jesse Owens Foundation and served as a U.S. goodwill ambassador
  • Notes Owens' receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Congressional Gold Medal, and Living Legend Award
  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to the Owens family

Legislative Description

Honoring the late Jesse Owens on the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of his 1936 Olympic performance.

Last Action

Adopted

4/22/2011

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