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OH HB417

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

David Leland

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Designates May 23 as "William Hoy Day" in Ohio to honor William "Dummy" Hoy, the most accomplished deaf player in major league baseball history
  • Recognizes Hoy's contributions to the deaf community and professional athletics
  • Hoy was born in Houcktown, Ohio, on May 23, 1862, and played in 1,797 games for several major league teams including the Cincinnati Reds
  • Hoy died in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1961
  • Enacts new section 5.246 of the Ohio Revised Code

Legislative Description

Designate William Hoy Day

Special Designations

Last Action

Introduced

11/18/2019

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