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OH SB285
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Thomas
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AI Summary
- Designates September 12 as "Jesse Owens Day" in Ohio in honor of Jesse Owens' birth on that date in 1913
- Recognizes Jesse Owens as a track and field champion who represented The Ohio State University and set three world records on May 25, 1935 in the 220-yard dash, 220-yard low hurdles, and long jump
- Commemorates Jesse Owens winning four gold medals for the United States at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, long jump, and 4 x 100-meter relay
- References Jesse Owens' nickname as "the Buckeye Bullet"
Legislative Description
Designates a commemorative holiday
Special Designations : Observances
Last Action
Refer to Committee: State and Local Government
4/12/2016
Committee Referrals
State and Local Government4/12/2016
Full Bill Text
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