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.

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Bill Number

HRES 707

Introduced

Oct 2, 2007

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Anniversaries Athletes Blacks Charities Commemorations Congressional tributes Education Elementary and secondary education Families Foundations Golf Minorities Poor children Social Welfare Sports and Recreation Women Women athletes Youth services

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Summary

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.

Actions

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

Introduced in House

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