Recognizing the significant human rights activism and baseball stardom legacy of Roberto Clemente.

This resolution (HRES 242) is a non-binding congressional recognition honoring Roberto Clemente's legacy as a baseball legend and human rights advocate. It specifically acknowledges his historic achievements as the first Latino MLB star to win a World Series as a starter, MVP, and Hall of Fame inductee, while highlighting his activism against racial discrimination and humanitarian work, including aid efforts in Nicaragua after an earthquake. The resolution urges Major League Baseball to permanently retire his jersey number 21 and expand Roberto Clemente Day to require all players and staff to wear number 21 annually. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new law or policy but formally commemorates Clemente's impact on baseball and social justice.