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October 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 20985 Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be an the appropriate thing to do. I know it Whereas has established him- original cosponsor of H.R. 2559. It will will be much appreciated. self as the most prolific single-season home improve the Federal long-term care in- So I strongly support this measure. I hitter in Major League history, surance program, which was created thank the gentlewoman from Virginia hitting his 73rd on October 7, 2001, eclipsing the previous record of 70 home runs last year by the Long-Term Care Secu- and the gentleman from Illinois for set by Mark McGwire in 1998; rity Act. bringing it to the floor today. Whereas Barry Bonds has attained the Last session, the gentleman from Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rank of 7th place on the all-time Major Florida (Mr. SCARBOROUGH), the gen- yield myself such time as I may con- League Baseball home run list with 567; tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS), sume. Whereas Barry Bonds drove in 136 runs to the gentlewoman from the District of Mr. Speaker, I simply reiterate my set a Giants franchise record for runs batted Columbia (Ms. NORTON), the gentle- strong support for this excellent legis- in by a , and has recorded at least 100 RBI’s in each of 10 different seasons; woman from Maryland (Mrs. MORELLA), lation. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Whereas of Bonds’ 73 home runs, 24 gave the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MICA), the lead and 7 tied the game; and the gentleman from Maine (Mr. of my time. Whereas Barry Bonds also the 500th ALLEN) worked in a bipartisan way to Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. home run of his career during the 2001 sea- bring a long-term care insurance pro- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I son, a 2-run game-winning home run which gram to Federal employees. may consume. landed in the waters of McCovey Cove, San The Long-Term Care Security Act H.R. 2559 has strong bipartisan sup- Francisco; authorizes the Office of Personnel Man- port. The Office of Personnel Manage- Whereas Barry Bonds, at age 37, is the old- agement to purchase group long-term ment and long-term care insurers also est player in history insurance policies from qualified pri- support it. It will substantially im- to hit more than 50, 60, and 70 home runs in prove the Federal Government’s long- a single season; vate sector contractors, thereby mak- Whereas Barry Bonds has recorded 484 sto- ing long-term care insurance available term care insurance program, and I len bases in his career, becoming the only to Federal employees, Federal retirees, urge all Members to support this meas- Major League Baseball player to both hit and their family members. The correc- ure. more than 400 home runs and steal more tions to the Long-Term Care Security Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance than 400 bases; Act proposed in H.R. 2559 will continue of my time. Whereas Barry Bonds’ 233 stolen bases to ensure that the best possible pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. achieved while playing for San Francisco gram is being designed for Federal em- PETRI). The question is on the motion place him 6th on the Giants franchise list be- offered by the gentlewoman from Vir- hind his father, Bobby, who is 5th with 263 ployees. stolen bases; ginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that the Under the Long-Term Care Correc- Whereas Barry Bonds has proven himself tions Act, all Federal employees enti- House suspend the rules and pass the to be an active leader not only in the Giants tled to an annuity under the Federal bill, H.R. 2559. clubhouse but also in the community, donat- Retirement System will be eligible to The question was taken. ing approximately $100,000 to the September participate in the long-term care pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the 11th Fund to aid the victims of the terrorist gram, as was intended when the Long- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Term Care Security Act was enacted. those present have voted in the affirm- Pennsylvania; and ative. Whereas Barry Bonds has also devoted his Additionally, as in the case with the time and money to support the Link & Learn health and life insurance policies Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Program of the United Way, and has been an issued through the Federal Employees active participant in numerous other San Health Benefits Program and the Fed- and nays. Francisco Bay area community efforts: Now, eral Employees Group Life Insurance The yeas and nays were ordered. therefore, be it Program, long-term care insurance The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Resolved, That the House of Representa- policies issued through the Federal ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the tives congratulates Barry Bonds on his spec- long-term care program would be ex- Chair’s prior announcement, further tacular record-breaking season in 2001 and outstanding career in Major League Base- empt from premium taxes imposed by proceedings on this motion will be postponed. ball, wishes him continued success in the States and local governments, making seasons to come, and thanks him for his con- f premiums competitive for Federal em- tributions to baseball and to his community. ployees. Obviously, this program im- CONGRATULATING BARRY BONDS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- proves substantially the health bene- FOR RECORD-BREAKING SEASON ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from fits program for Federal employees. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he Speaker, I move to suspend the rules gentleman from Illinois (MR. DAVIS) may consume to the gentleman from and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 266) each will control 20 minutes. Virginia (Mr. MORAN). congratulating Barry Bonds on his The Chair recognizes the gentle- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speak- spectacular, record-breaking season for woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN er, I thank the distinguished gen- the and Major DAVIS). tleman from Illinois for yielding me League Baseball. GENERAL LEAVE time. The Clerk read as follows: Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I just want to rise to re- H. RES. 266 Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that flect the broad-based support that this all Members may have 5 legislative provision has within the Congress. This Whereas Barry Bonds has brought distinc- tion to Major League Baseball and excel- days within which to revise and extend is not going to cost the American tax- their remarks on H.Res. 266. payer any money, but it will provide lence to the San Francisco Giants, following in the baseball footsteps of his father, Bobby The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there some personal security for the great Bonds, and his godfather, ; objection to the request of the gentle- many Federal employees who need Whereas Barry Bonds has had an out- woman from Virginia? long-term care insurance. standing career that so far includes 3 Most There was no objection. This was a good idea. There were any Valuable Player awards, 10 All-Star Game Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. number of Members, particularly from appearances, 8 Rawlings Gold Glove awards, Speaker, I yield myself such time as I the Washington metropolitan area, and the distinction of being named Player of may consume. who pushed it. It is an important ben- the Decade for the by the Sporting Mr. Speaker, I commend my distin- efit, and it is one that all of the Fed- News; guished colleagues, the gentlewoman Whereas in 2001 Barry Bonds had one of the eral workers throughout the country greatest seasons in Major League Baseball from California (Ms. PELOSI), the au- are going to appreciate. And particu- history, achieving 73 home runs, a slugging thor of this resolution; and the gen- larly at this time when they are work- average of .863, and an on-base percentage of tleman from California (Mr. OSE), who ing under such fear and anxiety, it is .515; sponsored a similar resolution, House

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:59 Aug 15, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H30OC1.000 H30OC1 20986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 30, 2001 Resolution 262, for introducing these and shattered the of those who also served with the Gi- measures. record that held since 1920. ants; Ron ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, who in 1973 This resolution congratulates Barry 16 years ago, Bonds started out as a won 24 games; John ‘‘The Count’’ Bonds for his spectacular record-break- Pittsburgh Pirate, when he was sixth Montefusco, anybody from San Fran- ing season in 2001 and his outstanding in Rookie of the Year. Today, Bonds cisco or Northern California knows career, wishes him continued success, has passed some of baseball’s greatest that name. , who was and thanks him for his contributions legends on the career home run list. the ’s first black man- to baseball and his community. Bonds finished the season with a .328 ager, served with the Giants beginning Mr. Speaker, no player has hit as average, career high 137 RBIs, in 1981. Jim Ray Hart and Jim Dav- many home runs, 73, in a single season, and a slugging percentage of .863, eas- enport; , , ‘‘Will as San Francisco Giants outfielder ily surpassing the mark of .847 that the Thrill’’ Clark. And his teammate Barry Bonds did during this baseball Ruth set in 1920. Bonds also broke Kevin Mitchell, who last took the Gi- season; but he also accomplished much Ruth’s major league record by walking ants to the with the Oak- more than just setting this record. To 177 times this season, ending up with land A’s. fully appreciate the remarkable season an on-base percentage of .515, best in More recently we have had others. that Barry Bonds had this year, we the majors since 1957, and tops in the We have had , , must also consider these other achieve- National League since John McGraw’s and , all adding to the Giants ments. mark of .547 in 1899. legacy. During this season, Barry Bonds had Bonds homered every 6.52 at-bats this But in 2001, we had Barry Bonds and the highest slugging percentage in a season, beating the Major League no one else. On August 11, he became single season at .863. He joined the im- record of a homer each 7.27 at bats that the oldest player to ever hit 50 home mortal Babe Ruth as the only hitter to Mark McGwire set while hitting 70 runs. But do you know what? He did finish a season with a slugging percent- home runs in 1998. not stop there. He kept swinging. He age over .800. Furthermore, Barry Voted Player of the Decade for the kept popping that ball out into Bonds had an on-base percentage of .515 1990s by the , Bonds was McCovey Cove, and the Giants kept in the past 100 years, only four other the first player ever to win the league’s winning. players finished a season above the .500 Most Valuable Player award three As the gentleman from Illinois said, mark. Barry Bonds is the first to do so times in four seasons. on October 7, as everyone sat riveted in since 1957. He also broke the single-sea- This resolution congratulates Barry their living rooms and their family son record for walks with 177. Bonds for his hard work and extraor- rooms across this country, Barry Bonds These accomplishments further dinary achievements, and I certainly went yard a 73rd time. adorn a career noted for excellence. join with the gentlewoman from Cali- b 1500 Barry Bonds has received three Most fornia (Ms. PELOSI) in supporting House Valuable Player awards, eight Gold Resolution 262. In the process, he broke Mark Gloves, and was named Player of the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of McGuire’s single season record and, I Decade for the 1990s by the Sporting my time. have to say, a few years back when I News. Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. watched Mr. McGuire make his chal- Mr. Speaker, Barry Bonds’s roots in Speaker, I yield such time as he may lenge, that was a stirring time also. California run deep. He was born in consume to the gentleman from Cali- Bonds broke Maris’ record for the Riverside, California. He graduated fornia (Mr. OSE). most home runs for a left-hander; no from Sierra High School in San Mateo. Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the , no nothing, he just did it. He After attending college at Arizona gentlewoman from Virginia for yield- broke McGuire’s and Babe Ruth’s State, he now both plays professional ing me time. record for most home runs on the road baseball and resides in California. Mr. Speaker, I cannot tell you how and, as the gentleman from Illinois His community activity has included pleased I am to be down here. Having (Mr. DAVIS) said, with a home run generous support of the United Way’s been born and raised in California, I every 6.5 at bats, he broke McGuire’s Link & Learn Program and many other have been a life-long San Francisco Gi- record there also. He broke Babe San Francisco Bay Charities. He also ants fan, even though they only arrived Ruth’s record of 170 walks in a single donated around $100,000 to the Sep- in 1958. season by walking 177 times. Can any- tember 11 fund to aid the victims of the It gives me great pleasure to stand one imagine that? In the major terrorist attacks. today and commend this resolution to leagues, the chose to walk Barry Bonds has been a beacon of my colleagues. My connection with Barry Bonds 177 times. Let me tell my quiet resolve and hard work and an in- Barry Bonds is not only that I come colleagues, the other 29 franchises in spiration to his teammates and to all from Northern California and bleed San the major leagues, you guys are a Americans. I urge all Members to rec- Francisco Giants colors; but his agent bunch of chickens; you would not pitch ognize Barry Bonds’s extraordinary is a family friend of mine, Mr. Scott to him. Who knows how many he would athletic achievements and his commu- Boras. have had. He could have had 100 home nity spirit by supporting this resolu- How many of you can recall the runs if you would have pitched to him. tion. names McCovey, Mays, Marichal, He had a slugging percentage of 863, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Haller, Tito Fuentes, Jimmy Dav- breaking Roger Hornsby’s previous sin- my time. enport, Jim Ray Hart? It is a long list gle season record of 76 and passing Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I of names that are steeped in Giants Babe Ruth’s major league record of 847. yield myself such time as I may con- history that lead us to today’s pro- He was on base over half the time. sume. ceedings. Counting the walks, he was on base Mr. Speaker, I must confess that I Barry Bonds, in fact, may have start- every other time he came to bat. That grew up as a Brooklyn Dodgers and St. ed with the ; but in is the first time since 1957 anybody has Louis Cardinals fan; and then after fact he is a San Francisco Giants. His bat over 500 and the first time in the moving to Illinois, I became a White father, , came up into the National League since 1924. Sox and a Cubs fan. But on Sunday, Oc- majors serving with the San Francisco Mr. Speaker, the San Francisco Gi- tober 7, I think everybody who loves Giants; and in his first at-bat hit a ants are a long and storied franchise. I baseball was a San Francisco Giants home run, something that have to say these names: Mays, fan, because it was on Sunday, October has not been often repeated in the Marichal, McCovey, Cepeda, Tito 7, 2001, that Barry Bonds, the San major leagues. Fuentes, and the others that I grew up Francisco Giants outfielder, hit his , the Hall of Famer rooting for. These are all great giants, 73rd home run, a Major League record, with the San Francisco Giants, is one but none have been greater than Barry

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:59 Aug 15, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H30OC1.000 H30OC1 October 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 20987 Bonds in this past year. Just remember ished in the top 10 in four major offen- tion, who functions with the passion of that number: 73. sive statistical categories: home runs, a gladiator herself and is victorious We have struggled over the past 6 or batting average, runs batted in, and most of the time in whatever it is that 7 weeks in this country trying to keep runs scored. He finished the season in she sets out to do. things together. My heart goes out to seventh place on the all time home run Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank everybody who has suffered a loss. In list with 567 career home runs, and I the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. this time of trouble, and in this time of can relate to that, Mr. Speaker. He be- DAVIS), the ranking member, for his tragedy, and in this time of trial, I came the oldest player in major league generosity in yielding time and his have to say that America has looked to history to hit more than 50, 60 or 70 kind words, and the gentlewoman from those boys of spring and those boys of home runs in a single season. This daz- Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) for bring- summer and, finally, we have looked to zling offensive output is what the fans ing this resolution to the floor. I am Barry Bonds to give us that shining ex- of the San Francisco Giants as well as pleased to join my colleague, the gen- ample of what one person can do, even baseball fans around the Nation have tleman from California (MR. LANTOS), a when the other 29 teams are working come to expect from this three-time big Giants fan, in representing San against him. National League Most Valuable Player. Francisco and in honoring Barry Bonds Mr. Speaker, I commend this resolu- This past Sunday, Barry’s peers added today. I want to thank the gentleman tion to my colleagues in this House. I yet another accolade to his resume: from California (Mr. OSE), who also had compliment the gentlewoman from 2001 Players’ Choice Player of the Year. a resolution about Barry Bonds, for his California (Ms. PELOSI) for bringing Mr. Speaker, I say this with local generosity in allowing the gentleman this forward. I am a Giants fan from pride, but I firmly believe that Barry from California (Mr. LANTOS) and I to day one and I will be a Giants fan to Bonds’ talents can be traced to the fact bring this resolution to the floor as we the last day and the last breath. Thank that he grew up in San Mateo, Cali- represent San Francisco. But as the God for Barry Bonds and the Giants fornia, which, I might add, is at the gentleman knows, the Giants family this year. I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote on this very heart of my own congressional extends well beyond that, and we are resolution. district. His domination of the baseball pleased to share this honor for Barry Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, diamond at Sierra High School in San Bonds today with our California col- it is my pleasure to yield 6 minutes to Mateo is legendary to this very day. league, and I thank the gentleman. I the gentleman from California (Mr. Barry grew up around baseball and appreciate his kindness. I also thank LANTOS). I do not know how many from a young age he showed star poten- the Republican leadership for allowing home runs the next speaker has hit, tial. Both Barry’s father Bobby and his a Democratic resolution honoring but I can tell my colleagues that he godfather, Willie Mays, were profes- Barry Bonds to come to the floor. has struck many a blow for human sional baseball players. Mr. Speaker, in an uncertain time in rights and for the rights and liberties In addition to his baseball exploits, our country’s history, this fall has been of people all over the world. Barry Bonds has been actively involved as bad as it gets for us. Our spirits were Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I first in community and public service. Since lifted as Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home would like to thank my dear friend and September 11 he has donated $100,000 to run on October 7. For those of us who distinguished colleague, the gentleman the fund to aid the victims of the Sep- go to the Giants games, we could only from Illinois, for yielding. I want to tember 11 terrorist attacks. His gen- say, just think what he would have congratulate the gentlewoman from erous contribution was matched by done if they would have pitched to him, California (Ms. PELOSI), my friend, both major league baseball and the San as my colleague said in his remarks. I neighbor, and whip-elect, for bringing Francisco Giants, bringing the total of was there for number 58 on Labor Day. this resolution to the floor. I am truly $300,000 for the assistance of the vic- I kept going to the games thinking I delighted that my training, Mr. Speak- tims of this horrific tragedy. Barry’s would see many more home runs and I er, is in economics, because a knowl- involvement in the community also in- saw some, but again, they did not al- edge of statistics is indispensable in cludes the Barry Bonds family founda- ways have the courage to pitch to dealing with this giant in American tion, which he established 7 years ago, Barry Bonds. I really hope that all of politics. which is headed by his mother, Pat our colleagues will, in the spirit of Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to urge Bonds. The foundation supports activi- friendship and competition, join in all of my colleagues to join the gentle- ties and programs to improve edu- congratulating Barry Bonds on his woman from California (Ms. PELOSI) cation and quality of life for the Bay spectacular record-breaking season for and me in supporting House Resolution Area’s African American youth. The the San Francisco Giants and major 266, which congratulates Barry Bonds foundation also supports other char- league baseball. for his achievement in breaking the ities, such as the Adopt a Special Kid Our resolution says, whereas Bonds major league baseball record for home Program and the Joe DiMaggio Chil- has brought distinction to major runs in a single season, and to thank dren’s Hospital. Both Barry Bonds and league baseball and excellence to the him for his contributions both to base- his foundation are also involved in the San Francisco Giants, he was following ball and our community. United Way’s ‘‘Link and Learn’’ pro- in the footsteps of his father Bobby On October 7 of this year, in beau- gram. This educational program fo- Bonds and his godfather Willie Mays. tiful PacBell Stadium in San Fran- cuses on raising student achievement My colleagues have to come to San cisco, Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home by increasing parent involvement, ac- Francisco to see the Willie Mays statue run. This took him past Mark cess to tutoring, and exposure to inter- on Willie Mays Plaza there. Barry McGuire’s previous record of 70 home active educational technology among Bonds has had an outstanding career runs in a single season. In addition, low-income children and their families. and that so far includes 3 Most Valu- Barry also broke Babe Ruth’s record Mr. Speaker, it is crystal clear that able Player awards, 10 All Star Game for slugging average, once thought to Barry Bonds is an exceptional baseball appearances, 8 Rawlings Gold Glove be untouchable. Mr. Speaker, Barry player, and he used his celebrity and awards and the distinction of being Bonds did not merely eclipse Ruth’s talents to benefit our community. I en- named Player of the Decade for the record; he shattered it, setting the new courage all of our colleagues to join me 1990s by Sporting News; whereas also, average 16 points above the previous in supporting this resolution, which ap- in 2001, Barry Bonds had one of the mark. He also set the major league propriately honors Barry Bonds for his greatest seasons in major league base- record for walks, drawing 177, a testa- record-breaking achievement. ball history, achieving the aforemen- ment to the fear he instilled in oppos- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, tioned 73 home runs, a slugging aver- ing pitchers. it is my pleasure to yield 51⁄2 minutes age of 863, and an on-base percentage of Mr. Speaker, at the end of this year’s to the gentlewoman from California 515. Barry Bonds has established him- baseball season, Barry Bonds had fin- (Ms. PELOSI), the author of this resolu- self as the most prolific single season

VerDate Aug 04 2004 07:59 Aug 15, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\H30OC1.000 H30OC1 20988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE October 30, 2001 home run hitter in major league base- Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the offered by the gentlewoman from Vir- ball history, again hitting his 73rd gentlewoman for yielding time to me. ginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that the home run on October 7, 2001, eclipsing Mr. Speaker, I would like to just House suspend the rules and agree to the previous record of 70 home runs set share with the gentlewoman from San the resolution, H. Res. 266. by Mark McGuire in 1998, and that Francisco, I know Mr. Bonds hit num- The question was taken; and (two- seemed like an unachievable goal to ber 73 against the , but thirds having voted in favor thereof) break that record. Of Bonds’ 73 home in San Francisco, and in fact in the the rules were suspended and the reso- runs, 24 gave San Francisco the lead northern California area, in baseball, lution was agreed to. and 7 tied the game. the ultimate opponent is the Los Ange- A motion to reconsider was laid on Bonds also hit the five-hundredth les Dodgers, without any doubt. the table. home run of his career during the 2001 I have to say, I do not know where f season, a two-run game-winning home the gentlewoman was when he hit num- run which landed in the waters of ber 71, but it was against the Los Ange- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN McCovey Cove, something my col- les Dodgers. I just want to get that in TERCENTENARY COMMISSION ACT leagues must come visit as well when the RECORD. When he turned on that Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. they come to San Francisco to our fast ball, imagine the audacity on num- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules PacBell Stadium, which, by the way, is ber 71. and pass the bill (H.R. 2362) to establish privately funded, very exceptional, It was the ninth inning and the Dodg- the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary again under the leadership of the Gi- ers had some rookie in pitching, a lit- Commission, as amended. tle right-handed . He was throw- ants family headed by Peter McGowan. The Clerk read as follows: Barry Bonds at 37 is the oldest player ing heat. Bonds was up and the game H.R. 2362 in major league baseball history to hit was basically over. This guy kept more than 50, 60 and 70 home runs in a bringing the heat, and he would pitch Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- single season. My daughter is 37 years one and it got by Bonds on strike one, resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, old, and I remember when we went to and I think on strike two, I think SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Barry Bonds’ 30th birthday, which Bonds actually turned to the and said, ‘‘You just put that ball there This Act may be referred to as the ‘‘Ben- seems like just yesterday. But in any jamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission event, he has even at that ripe old age one more time.’’ Act’’. And the pitcher brought the fast ball of 37 broken many records. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Barry Bonds has recorded 484 stolen again, and Bonds turned on, and there The Congress finds as follows: bases. Can we imagine that: Becoming was never any doubt. I have to tell the (1) Benjamin Franklin was one of the most the only major league baseball player Members, all over San Francisco and in extraordinary men of the generation that to hit both more than 400 home runs northern California, Mr. Speaker, peo- founded the United States. Around the and to steal more than 400 bases. Barry ple jumped to their feet and said ‘‘Yes, world, he remains one of the best-known Bonds’ 233rd stolen bases achieved we broke the record against the Dodg- Americans who has ever lived. while playing for San Francisco placed ers; life is good, congratulations, Barry (2) Benjamin Franklin’s achievements in- him sixth on a Giant franchise list be- Bonds; and we won the game.’’ clude his literary work, his creation of phil- hind his father, Bobby, who was fifth, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I anthropic and educational institutions, his significant scientific explorations, and his with 263 stolen bases. So this is indeed yield myself such time as I may con- service to the Nation as a statesman and dip- a family affair. sume. lomat. Perhaps more important to Barry As one who used used to try and emu- (3) Benjamin Franklin was the only Amer- Bonds than even his baseball success is late those basket catches of Willie ican to sign all 5 enabling documents of the his record of community service. He Mays, I am pleased to urge strong sup- United States. has proven himself to be an active lead- port for this resolution. (4) All people in the United States could er, not only in the Giants’ club house, Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- benefit from studying the life of Benjamin but also in the community, donating quests for time, and I yield back the Franklin and gaining a deeper appreciation privately approximately $100,000 al- balance of my time. of his legacy to the Nation. (5) January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniver- ready to the September 11 Fund to aid Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of sary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin, and the victims of the terrorist attacks in a commission should be established to study New York, Washington, and Pennsyl- my time. and recommend to the Congress activities vania. Barry Bonds has also devoted Mr. Speaker, I again commend the that are fitting and proper to celebrate that his time and personal financial re- distinguished gentlewoman and the anniversary in a manner that appropriately sources to support the ‘‘Link and gentleman from California for intro- honors Benjamin Franklin. Learn’’ program of United Way and has ducing the resolution to recognized SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. been an active participant in numerous Barry Bonds’ achievements and work- There is established a commission to be other San Francisco Bay Area commu- ing so hard to assure passage. I thank known as the Benjamin Franklin Tercente- nity efforts, just too numerous to men- the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. BUR- nary Commission (referred to in this Act as the ‘‘Commission’’). tion. TON), the chairman of the Committee on Government Reform, and the gen- SEC. 4. DUTIES. b 1515 tleman from California (Mr. WAXMAN), (a) STUDY.—The Commission shall have the Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- the ranking member, and the gen- following duties: leagues to join in very enthusiastically (1) To study activities by the Government tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. that would be fitting and proper to honor and resolve that the House of Rep- WELDON) and the gentleman from Illi- Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the resentatives congratulate Barry Bonds nois (Mr. DAVIS), the chairman and tercentenary of his birth, including but not on his spectacular, record-breaking ranking member of the Subcommittee limited to the following: season in 2001, and outstanding career on Civil Service and Agency Organiza- (A) The minting of a Benjamin Franklin in major league baseball. tion, for expediting consideration by tercentenary coin. This House wishes him continued the House. (B) The rededication of the Benjamin success in the seasons to come, and I might add that the gentleman from Franklin National Memorial at the Franklin Institute in , Pennsylvania, or thanks him for his contribution to Indiana (Mr. BURTON) wanted it known baseball, and especially his contribu- other activities with respect to that memo- that he was personally very pleased rial. tion to the community. that Mr. Bonds hit number 73. (C) The acquisition and preservation of ar- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tifacts associated with Benjamin Franklin. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my col- of my time. (D) The sponsorship of publications, in- league, the gentleman from California The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. cluding catalogs and scholarly work, con- (Mr. OSE). PETRI). The question is on the motion cerning Benjamin Franklin.

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