S.Res. 759 · 117th Congress

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.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Ed Markey
Introduced
2022-09-13
Latest action
2022-09-13 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

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.