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Recognizing Roberto Clemente's Legacy: Activism and Baseball Stardom

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution officially recognizes Roberto Clemente's outstanding achievements as a baseball star and human rights activist. It highlights his fight against discrimination, community involvement, and promotes the lasting honoring of his memory in Major League Baseball. For citizens, this means strengthening a symbol of the fight for equality and appreciating a figure who went beyond sports, inspiring action for others.
Key points
Official recognition of Roberto Clemente as a pioneer and activist who fought against racial and linguistic discrimination in sports and beyond.
Support for Major League Baseball initiatives to permanently honor Clemente, including retiring his number 21 and expanding Roberto Clemente Day.
Emphasis on his role as a union leader, philanthropist, and role model for Latino and African American communities.
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Print number: 118_HRES_242
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2023-03-22