A Resolution honoring Jacobus Franciscus "Jim" Thorpe by designating May 28, 2025, as "Jim Thorpe Day" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution (HR 19) commemorates Jim Thorpe, a Sac and Fox Nation member and Olympic champion, by designating May 28, 2025, as "Jim Thorpe Day" within the state. The resolution details Thorpe's legacy as a 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon gold medalist (later reinstated), his foundational role in professional football, and his induction into the Football Hall of Fame. It has no policy impact or direct effect on individuals or groups, as it is a symbolic designation. The resolution serves solely to honor Thorpe's historical contributions and cultural significance.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
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