Commemorating Arthur Ashe, a native of Richmond, Virginia, on the 50th anniversary of his historic win at the 1968 United States Open Tennis Championship and honoring his humanitarian contributions to civil rights, education, the movement against apartheid in South Africa, and HIV/AIDS awareness.

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HRES 1054

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Sep 6, 2018

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Athletes Congressional tributes HIV/AIDS Professional sports Racial and ethnic relations Sports and Recreation

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Summary

Honors Arthur Ashe on the 50th anniversary of his historic win at the U.S. Open Tennis Championship.

Celebrates his contributions to education, scholarship, the anti-apartheid movement, and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Actions

Sep 6, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 6, 2018

Introduced in House

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