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Congressional Recognition of Michael Jordan's Charity Bicycle Ride

Original title: HONORING MICHAEL JORDAN

Record date · May 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Representative Carter of Georgia formally recognized 73-year-old Bloomingdale resident Michael Jordan for his upcoming 950-mile bicycle journey to Washington, D.C. The ride is intended to honor and the law enforcement community.

Why it matters

This document serves as an official of a private citizen's charitable initiative, providing public recognition for his efforts to support Gold Star families and first responders.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Indirectly affected

Gold Star Mothers and families

They are the subjects of the awareness campaign and tribute during the bicycle journey.

Indirectly affected

Law enforcement community

They are the subjects of the awareness campaign and tribute during the bicycle journey.

Key Facts

Michael Jordan is a 73-year-old resident of Bloomingdale, Georgia.
Jordan is undertaking a 950-mile bicycle journey from Bloomingdale to Washington, D.C.
The journey is scheduled to last 11 days.
The ride begins following a Memorial Day service at the Margel D. Winn-Lieutenant Colonel Roland E. Waller Veterans Freedom Park.

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The purpose of the ride is to honor American Gold Star Mothers, their families, and the law enforcement community.
Jordan is a former toolmaker at Gulfstream Aerospace.
Jordan has no prior military service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Michael Jordan's bicycle ride?

The ride is intended to honor American , their families, and the law enforcement community.

How long will the journey take?

The journey is expected to last 11 days.

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Connected Entities

Washington, D.C., Gulfstream Aerospace, Michael Jordan and 3 more

locationWashington, D.C.“The destination of the bicycle journey.”Map →

OrganizationGulfstream Aerospace“The former employer of Michael Jordan.”Map →

PersonMichael Jordan“A 73-year-old resident of Bloomingdale, Georgia, undertaking a 950-mile bicycle ”Map →

locationMargel D. Winn-Lieutenant Colonel Roland E. Waller Veterans Freedom Park“The site of the Memorial Day service where the journey begins.”Map →

locationBloomingdale, Georgia“The starting point of the bicycle journey.”Map →

PersonBuddy Carter“U.S. Representative from Georgia who introduced the remarks.”Map →

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