Rubio, Warnock, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Honor Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson, the primary African-American to play in Main League Baseball, performed his first minor league sport on the then-named Daytona Metropolis Island Ballpark, in Daytona Seashore, Florida. The positioning is a historic landmark that continues to honor Jackie Robinson’s legacy. 

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and colleagues launched the Jackie Robinson Ballpark Commemorative Website Act, which might designate the Jackie Robinson Ballpark as a Nationwide Commemorative Website and direct the Secretary of the U.S. Division of the Inside to conduct a feasibility examine to designate the positioning as a Nationwide Historic Landmark.

• “Jackie Robinson wasn’t only a phenomenal baseball participant; he was a trailblazer who broke obstacles each on and off the sphere. In 1946, he performed on the Daytona Metropolis Island Ballpark, the place his braveness remodeled not solely the game, but additionally our nation. I’m introducing the Jackie Robinson Ballpark Commemorative Website Act to honor and shield the positioning the place Jackie performed his first sport, and to remind us of the energy and impression one individual can have on the world.” – Senator Rubio

• “One among Georgia’s best, Jackie Robinson was a Corridor of Fame baseball participant and civil rights icon who helped transfer America’s favourite pastime ahead and helped change the trajectory of our nation together with his expertise, braveness, and resilience. I’m proud to be co-leading this invoice that can assist memorialize Robinson and share the historic significance of his life for generations to come back.” – Senator Warnock

Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), and Rick Scott (R-FL) are authentic cosponsors. 

Consultant Mike Waltz (R-FL) and Darren Soto (D-FL) launched companion laws within the Home.

• “Jackie Robinson modified the course of historical past perpetually on March 17, 1946 in Daytona Seashore when he set foot within the then-named Daytona Metropolis Island Ballpark. Since that day, Daytona Seashore’s ballpark has been a historic landmark and reminder of Jackie Robinson, the Civil Rights Motion, and the mixing of recent skilled baseball. We should protect and honor Jackie Robinson’s legacy and the impression he had in Daytona Seashore and throughout America. That’s the reason I’m proud to introduce this invoice in Congress on Jackie Robinson Day with fellow Floridian Senator Rubio to guard and commemorate the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Seashore so it might stay on for generations to come back.” – Congressman Waltz

• “I’m thrilled to introduce this invoice, honoring Jackie Robinson’s legacy by designating the Daytona Seashore ballpark as a Nationwide Commemorative Website. It’s a significant step in direction of preserving his historic contributions. Jackie Robinson’s legacy is a beacon of braveness, resilience, and equality. His groundbreaking journey via adversity not solely remodeled the sport of baseball however ignited a motion for social change that continues to encourage generations worldwide.” – Congressman Soto