Introduced in SenateSep 13, 2022
This resolution honors the life of William "Bill" Felton Russell (basketball player and coach with the Celtics and civil rights activist) and expresses condolences to his family and friends.
Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 13, 2022Sports and Recreation
S.Res. 759
A resolution 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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 13, 2022)
This resolution honors the life of William "Bill" Felton Russell (basketball player and coach with the Celtics and civil rights activist) and expresses condolences to his family and friends.
What just happenedSep 13, 2022
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4582; text: CR S4580-4581)
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Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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- Agreed to SenateSep 13, 2022
- Sep 13, 2022Floor
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4582; text: CR S4580-4581)
- Sep 13, 2022Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4582; text: CR S4580-4581)
- Sep 13, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
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This resolution honors the life of William "Bill" Felton Russell (basketball player and coach with the Celtics and civil rights activist) and expresses condolences to his family and friends.