PELOSI HONORS JACKIE ROBINSON AT CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL CEREMONY

From: Capitol Hill Press Releases | Date: March 2, 2005 | Copyright information

Capitol Hill Press Releases
03-02-2005
For Immediate Release Pelosi Honors Jackie Robinson at Congressional Gold
Medal Ceremony Contact: Brendan Daly/Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616 Wednesday,
March 2, 2005 Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi,
other Congressional leaders, and President Bush today honored Jackie Robinson
with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest expression of national appreciation
bestowed by the United States Congress. The ceremony took place in the
Capitol: "Mr. President, First Lady Laura Bush, we are so honored you are
here. Mr. Speaker, distinguished ...

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