HR 6672
Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
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This bill awards a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor, a pioneering African American athlete and civil rights advocate. Taylor overcame significant racial prejudice throughout his career to achieve international success in cycling, breaking numerous world records and becoming a role model for future generations. The medal recognizes his contributions as an athlete, trailblazer, and advocate for equal rights.
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Alexander X. Mooney
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