Honoring Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell, 11-time National Basketball Association champion, first Black head coach of the National Basketball Association, and civil rights activist.
HRES 140 is a ceremonial resolution honoring Bill Russell, the late Boston Celtics legend and civil rights activist, following his death in 2022. It recognizes his 11 NBA championships, role as the first Black head coach in the NBA, and activism, including leading protests against racial discrimination. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and acknowledges his legacy of "strength, courage, and leadership" beyond basketball. As a symbolic gesture with no policy or funding provisions, it has no legislative impact.
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Introduced Feb 17, 2023
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