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H.RES.386: Honoring the life and accomplishments of Althea Gibson, a pioneer who left an indelible mark on sports, breaking the color barrier in the sport of tennis in the 1950s and helping pave the way for future generations of black athletes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 1, 2003
- Latest Major Action Oct. 20, 2003
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Honors the life and accomplishments of Althea Gibson, who broke the color barrier in the sport of tennis in the 1950s, who was the first black woman to win the Wimbledon and United States national tennis titles, and who helped pave the way for future generations of black athletes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
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| Oct. 1, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Juanita Millender-McDonald (D-Calif.) |