A Resolution recognizing October 18, 2024, as "Willie Thrower Day" in Pennsylvania.
This bill designates October 18, 2024, as "Willie Thrower Day" throughout Pennsylvania to honor the legacy of Willie Lee Thrower, Sr. The resolution recognizes Thrower as the first African-American quarterback to take a snap in modern NFL history and acknowledges his achievements, including winning a national championship with Michigan State. It follows a similar designation made in 2023 for New Kensington and builds on existing tributes like historical markers and statues already present in the state. The measure is a commemorative action that does not create new laws or funding but serves to officially celebrate Thrower's contributions to sports.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Sep 2024
House Passage
Sep 2024
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jul 2, 2024
Last action Sep 30, 2024
Floor votes · House Sep 30, 2024
How they voted
25–0
Passed
Total votes 25
Sep 30, 2024
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Sep 30, 2024
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (25-0)
house
Sep 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jul 2, 2024
Committee
Referred to Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jill Cooper
RRepublican
Co
Barry Jozwiak
RRepublican
Co
David Rowe
RRepublican
Co
Pat Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
Stephen Kinsey
DDemocratic
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