A bill to award a congressional gold medal to Mrs. Ruth Owens in recognition of the late Jesse Owens' humanitarian contributions to athletics, public service, civil rights, and international goodwill.

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14 August 1986

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Referred to Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage.

Summary

Authorizes the President, on behalf of the Congress, to present a gold medal to Mrs. Ruth Owens in recognition of Jesse Owens' humanitarian contributions to athletics, public service, civil rights, and international good-will. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to sell bronze duplicates of the medal.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-bill/5429
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