Search Results: keywords:"basketball history"

  • H. R. 6852 — To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:772

    H. R. 6852 aims to officially recognize Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, but it will not be part of the National Park System. The bill highlights the park's historical significance in promoting social justice and its role as a hub...

    Simple Explanation

    Holcombe Rucker Park, a famous basketball park in New York, is being recognized as a special place because of its important history, but this won't change who owns or runs it or mean it's part of the national parks.

  • H. R. 6852 — To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:628

    H.R. 6852 proposes to designate Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site. The bill aims to recognize the park's historical role in basketball and its contribution to the development of many talented players. It allows for cooperation between...

    Simple Explanation

    Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, might get a special title to remember its history with basketball, but it won’t become part of the big national parks, and nobody will be told what to do with their land nearby.

  • H. R. 6852 — An Act To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:450

    H.R. 6852 aims to designate Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site to honor its historical significance in basketball. The Secretary of the Interior is allowed to collaborate with local entities for educational purposes, like installing...

    Simple Explanation

    Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, is getting a special title to celebrate its importance in basketball history, but it won't be part of the national parks. The rules for making this happen are a bit unclear and there’s no set money plan for it.

  • H. R. 6852 — An Act To designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:440

    H. R. 6852 proposes to recognize Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a "National Commemorative Site." This designation aims to honor the achievements of Holcombe Rucker and highlight the park’s historic contribution to basketball. The bill allows the Secretary of the...

    Simple Explanation

    H. R. 6852 wants to make a place called Holcombe Rucker Park in New York special by calling it a "National Commemorative Site" to honor a person named Holcombe Rucker. This means people can learn about him and the history of the park, but it won't change any park rules or use any land that belongs to the city or private owners.