CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—MAY 8, 1997 111 STAT. 2707 Whereas on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson was the first African- American to cross the color barrier and play for a major league baseball team; Whereas Jackie Robinson, whose career began in the Negro Leagues, went on to be named Rookie of the Year and subsequently led the Brooklyn Dodgers to six National League pennants and a World Series championship; Whereas Jackie Robinson's inspiring career earned him recognition as the first African-American to win a batting title, lead the league in stolen bases, play in an All-Star game, win a Most Valuable Player award, play in the World Series and be elected to baseball's Hall of Fame; Whereas after retiring from baseball Jackie Robinson was active in the civil rights movement and founded the first bank owned by African-Americans in New York City; Whereas his legacy continues to uplift the Nation through the Jackie Robinson Foundation that has provided 425 scholarships to needy students; Whereas Jackie Robinson's courage, dignity, and example taught the Nation that what matters most is not the color of a man's skin but rather the content of his character; Whereas Jackie Robinson, in his career, consistently demonstrated that how you play the game is more important than the final score; Whereas Jackie Robinson's life and heritage help make the American dream more accessible to all; and Whereas April 15, 1997, marks the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's entrance into major league baseball: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the achievements and contributions of Jackie Robinson be honored and celebrated; that his dedication and sacrifice be recognized; and that his contributions to African-Americans and to the Nation be remembered. Agreed to May 1, 1997. JACK SWIGERT STATUE—NATIONAL STATUARY May 8, 1997 HALL [H. Con. Res. 25] Providing for acceptance of a statue of Jack Swigert, presented by the State of Colorado, for placement in National Statuary Hall. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That (a) the statue of Jack Swigert, furnished by the State of Colorado for placement in National Statuary Hall in accordance with section 1814 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (40 U.S.C. 187), is accepted in the name of the United States, and the thanks of the Congress are tendered to the State of Colorado for providing this commemoration of one of its most eminent personages. (b) The State of Colorado is authorized to use the rotunda of the Capitol on May 22, 1997, at 11 o'clock, ante meridiem, for a presentation ceremony for the statue. The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall take such action as may be
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