HRES 707
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Honoring the 50th anniversary of Althea Gibson's championship at Wimbledon and Forest Hills, and honoring the life and legacy of a teacher, daughter, and internationally acclaimed athlete who defied the boundaries of race, class, and gender.
Introduced: October 2, 2007
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Oct 2, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oct 2, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2044)
Oct 2, 2007
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Honors the 50th anniversary of Althea Gibson's becoming the first African-American to win at Wimbledon and the U.S. Championship at Forest Hills in New York City.
Encourages: (1) support of the Althea Gibson Foundation and other organizations that support under-privileged youth in their educational aspirations and athletic pursuits in tennis and golf; and (2) preservation of the memory, legacy, and well-being of pioneer athletes who served as inspirations for succeeding generations.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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