Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced passage of his bill, H.R. 6852 , the Holcombe Rucker Park Commemorative Site Act, by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Watch Rep. Espaillat speak on the House floor ahead of today’s historic vote.
“I am proud to deliver this tremendous victory and recognition to my district and the Harlem community with today’s passage of my bill, the Holcombe Rucker Park Commemorative Site Act,” said Espaillat. “The Holcombe Rucker Park Commemorative Site Act will preserve America’s basketball mecca in Harlem, New York and ensure the park continues to empower youth for generations to come.
“… the historic legacy of Holcombe Rucker Park …”
Today’s House passage marks a significant milestone in recognizing the historic legacy of Holcombe Rucker Park and its impact on Harlem and the broader basketball community. I am appreciative of the advocates who worked tirelessly in support of my legislative and look forward to the bill passing the Senate and being signed into law.”
The Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site Act designates Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site.
Named after Holcombe Rucker, a WWII veteran, scholar, mentor, and coach, this federal designation recognizes the park’s importance in the development of basketball and honors the legacy of Holcombe Rucker, whose contributions helped nurture some of the sport’s most talented players and deliver over 700 scholarships.
Today’s House passage acknowledges the historical importance and reaffirms the cultural contributions the park has made to the fabric of Harlem, New York and the broader American narrative.
Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress.
“… funding the federal government’s vital activities …”
Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress.
He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).
Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.
Photo credit: 1) Rep. Espaillat. 2) Dr. J, Rucker Park, 1970. Wiki.
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