This resolution honors Mr. William DeHart Hubbard , recognizing his profound impact as the first African American to win an individual Olympic gold medal. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. DeHart Hubbard demonstrated exceptional character and athletic prowess from a young age, overcoming significant racial barriers to attend the University of Michigan. During his collegiate career, he became the first African-American varsity track letterman at the University of Michigan, achieving remarkable success as a 3-time NCAA champion, 8-time Amateur Athletic Union champion, and 7-time Big Ten Conference champion. He also set and held world records in the outdoor long jump and tied world records in the indoor 60-yard dash and outdoor 100-yard dash, showcasing his extraordinary talent across multiple events. Despite facing pervasive racism and segregation on his journey to and during the 1924 Paris Olympics, Mr. DeHart Hubbard persevered, making history by securing an individual gold medal in the long jump. His determination in the face of discrimination cemented his legacy as a trailblazer in sports, earning him inductions into the National Track Hall of Fame and the University of Michigan Hall of Honor. Beyond his athletic achievements, Mr. DeHart Hubbard dedicated his life to advancing African Americans in sports and community. He served as President of the National Bowling Association, promoting professional African-American bowlers during a segregated era, and founded the Cincinnati Tigers, a professional African-American baseball team. His commitment to creating an "opportunity society" extended to his roles in public service, including supervising the Department of Colored Work for the Public Recreation Commission of Cincinnati and serving as a race relations adviser for the Federal Housing Authority.