Today, Harlem Representatives Adriano Espaillat and Jenniffer González-Colón (Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico) announced passage of their bipartisan bill.
H.R. 6751 , the Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act. Senator Majority Leader Charles Schumer has introduced the companion bill, S.5408 , in the Senate for consideration.
“Roberto Clemente was a baseball icon and trailblazer who broke barriers as the first Latin American inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and as of the greatest players in history. Clemente used his platform to advocate for civil rights and racial equality and his dedication to service extended beyond the diamond,” said Congressman Adriano Espaillat . “Perhaps most inspiring was Clemente’s humanitarian work to deliver aid to Latin American nations, and throughout his home of Puerto Rico. Clemente’s life and selfless humanitarian acts defined his legacy. In his honor, the MLB established the Roberto Clemente Award. Given annually, it recognizes a player who best exemplifies baseball, sportsmanship, and community involvement. It has been awarded to the greats such as Willie Mays, Sammy Sosa, Aaron Judge and many others. Similar to the award, this bill pays further tribute to Clemente’s unparalleled contributions, making him the first Latino, Afro-Latino, and Puerto Rican featured on a commemorative coin. I am grateful to be joined in this effort by my esteemed colleague, Jenniffer González-Colón, and am honored to secure House passage of our bill in recognition of Roberto Clemente’s enduring impact on the world.”
“As Puerto Rico’s sole representative in Congress, I am proud that the House has honored one of our own, Roberto Clemente, by passing H.R. 6751, the Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act. Alongside my colleague Harlem Congressman Espaillat, I co-introduced this bill to ensure that the life and legacy of Clemente are forever recognized through a commemorative coin, with proceeds supporting the Roberto Clemente Foundation and its vital work in communities,” said Congresswoman Jenniffer González Colón. “Roberto Clemente was not only a renowned baseball player, whose skills and contributions were recognized by the MLB when inducted into the Hall of Fame. He was also a great humanitarian who dedicated his life to helping others. His courage and selflessness, both on and off the field, continue to inspire us all. From breaking barriers to providing aid to those in need, Clemente’s impact extends far beyond sports. I am grateful for the support of my colleagues as we move forward in honoring his legacy. I urge continued support for this bill as we celebrate the enduring contributions of Clemente.”
Representative Espaillat
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. 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/.
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