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Supporting the goals and ideals of "Hockey is For Everyone Month".

Introduced: January 26, 2011 Introduced by: Quigley, Mike Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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Feb 25, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Jan 26, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 26, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Hockey is For Everyone Month; (2) the strengthening of youth hockey programming for underprivileged youth to combat childhood obesity, youth violence, and educational problems; (3) engaging diverse community development through the support of nonprofit youth hockey clubs; and (4) the use of hockey as a rehabilitative tool for wounded veterans and disabled children.

Recognizes Willie O'Ree as the first black player in the National Hockey League.

What's happening now February 25, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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