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Introduced
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
In Committee
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution recognizing November 19, 2025, as "Roy Campanella Day" in Pennsylvania.
AI Summary
This resolution honors Roy Campanella, a pioneering African American baseball player from Philadelphia, by designating November 19, 2025, as "Roy Campanella Day" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights Campanella's remarkable life and achievements, including his groundbreaking career in the Negro National League and Major League Baseball, where he was one of the first Black players to break the color barrier. Despite facing significant racial discrimination, Campanella became an exceptional catcher, winning three National League MVP awards and being elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969. The resolution also acknowledges his post-baseball life, particularly his resilience after a 1958 traffic accident that left him paralyzed, during which he became a disability advocate and founded a physical therapy scholarship foundation. By recognizing Campanella on what would have been his 104th birthday and the 77th anniversary of his MLB career start, the resolution aims to celebrate his contributions to baseball, civil rights, and his enduring legacy of perseverance, dignity, and hope.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (22)
Tim Brennan (D)*,
Jamie Flick (R),
Bob Freeman (D),
Pat Gallagher (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Keith Greiner (R),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Last Action
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development (on 05/02/2025)
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