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This bill designates February 20th as John Donaldson Day in Missouri, officially recognizing the significant contributions of John Donaldson, a notable pitcher in the Negro Leagues and a member of the inaugural Kansas City Monarchs team. The legislation amends Chapter 9 of Missouri Revised Statutes by adding a new section that formally establishes this annual commemoration. By creating this official day, the bill encourages Missouri citizens to participate in activities and events that honor Donaldson's life and accomplishments, highlighting his importance in baseball history, particularly within the context of the Negro Leagues - a professional baseball organization for African American players that existed before racial integration in Major League Baseball. The bill serves as a way to recognize and preserve the legacy of an important sports figure who played during a segregated era of American sports.

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