HCONRES 59 · 109th Congress · Commemorations

Recognizing the contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and to the Nation.

Introduced 2005-02-14· Sponsored by Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]· House

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Latest: Message on Senate action sent to the House.(2005-12-22)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Recognizes the teams and players of the barnstorming African-American basketball teams for their achievement, dedication, sacrifices, and contribution to basketball and to the nation prior to the integration of the white professional leagues.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]NY
Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]FL
Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11]NY
Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]CA
Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]AZ
Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]NY
Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]MA
Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]WA
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]NY
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]GA
Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]OH
Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7]IN
Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]PA
Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]MD
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]CA
Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]MO
Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]IL
Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]CA
Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]IL