October 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7369 Act proposed in H.R. 2559 will continue offered by the gentlewoman from Vir- clubhouse but also in the community, donat- to ensure that the best possible pro- ginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that the ing approximately $100,000 to the September gram is being designed for Federal em- House suspend the rules and pass the 11th Fund to aid the victims of the terrorist ployees. bill, H.R. 2559. attacks in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania; and Under the Long-Term Care Correc- The question was taken. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Whereas has also devoted his tions Act, all Federal employees enti- time and money to support the Link & Learn tled to an annuity under the Federal opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Program of the United Way, and has been an Retirement System will be eligible to those present have voted in the affirm- active participant in numerous other San participate in the long-term care pro- ative. Francisco Bay area community efforts: Now, gram, as was intended when the Long- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. therefore, be it Term Care Security Act was enacted. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas Resolved, That the House of Representa- Additionally, as in the case with the and nays. tives congratulates Barry Bonds on his spec- tacular record-breaking season in 2001 and health and life insurance policies The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- outstanding career in Major League Base- issued through the Federal Employees ball, wishes him continued success in the Health Benefits Program and the Fed- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Chair’s prior announcement, further seasons to come, and thanks him for his con- eral Employees Group Life Insurance tributions to baseball and to his community. proceedings on this motion will be Program, long-term care insurance The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- postponed. policies issued through the Federal ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from f long-term care program would be ex- Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) and the empt from premium taxes imposed by CONGRATULATING BARRY BONDS gentleman from Illinois (MR. DAVIS) States and local governments, making FOR RECORD-BREAKING SEASON each will control 20 minutes. premiums competitive for Federal em- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. The Chair recognizes the gentle- ployees. Obviously, this program im- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules woman from Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN proves substantially the health bene- and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 266) DAVIS). fits program for Federal employees. congratulating Barry Bonds on his GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he spectacular, record-breaking season for Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. may consume to the gentleman from the and Major Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Virginia (Mr. MORAN). League Baseball. all Members may have 5 legislative Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speak- The Clerk read as follows: days within which to revise and extend er, I thank the distinguished gen- H. RES. 266 their remarks on H.Res. 266. tleman from Illinois for yielding me Whereas Barry Bonds has brought distinc- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there time. tion to and excel- objection to the request of the gentle- Mr. Speaker, I just want to rise to re- lence to the San Francisco Giants, following woman from Virginia? flect the broad-based support that this in the baseball footsteps of his father, Bobby There was no objection. provision has within the Congress. This Bonds, and his godfather, ; Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. is not going to cost the American tax- Whereas Barry Bonds has had an out- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I payer any money, but it will provide standing career that so far includes 3 Most may consume. some personal security for the great Valuable Player awards, 10 All-Star Game Mr. Speaker, I commend my distin- many Federal employees who need appearances, 8 Rawlings Gold Glove awards, guished colleagues, the gentlewoman and the distinction of being named Player of long-term care insurance. the Decade for the 1990s by the Sporting from California (Ms. PELOSI), the au- This was a good idea. There were any News; thor of this resolution; and the gen- number of Members, particularly from Whereas in 2001 Barry Bonds had one of the tleman from California (Mr. OSE), who the Washington metropolitan area, greatest seasons in Major League Baseball sponsored a similar resolution, House who pushed it. It is an important ben- history, achieving 73 home runs, a slugging Resolution 262, for introducing these efit, and it is one that all of the Fed- average of .863, and an on-base percentage of measures. eral workers throughout the country .515; This resolution congratulates Barry are going to appreciate. And particu- Whereas Barry Bonds has established him- Bonds for his spectacular record-break- larly at this time when they are work- self as the most prolific single-season home ing season in 2001 and his outstanding hitter in Major League Baseball history, ing under such fear and anxiety, it is hitting his 73rd on October 7, 2001, career, wishes him continued success, the appropriate thing to do. I know it eclipsing the previous record of 70 home runs and thanks him for his contributions will be much appreciated. set by Mark McGwire in 1998; to baseball and his community. So I strongly support this measure. I Whereas Barry Bonds has attained the Mr. Speaker, no player has hit as thank the gentlewoman from Virginia rank of 7th place on the all-time Major many home runs, 73, in a single season, and the gentleman from Illinois for League Baseball home run list with 567; as San Francisco Giants outfielder bringing it to the floor today. Whereas Barry Bonds drove in 136 runs to Barry Bonds did during this baseball Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I set a Giants franchise record for runs batted season; but he also accomplished much in by a left fielder, and has recorded at least more than just setting this record. To yield myself such time as I may con- 100 RBI’s in each of 10 different seasons; sume. Whereas of Bonds’ 73 home runs, 24 gave fully appreciate the remarkable season Mr. Speaker, I simply reiterate my San Francisco the lead and 7 tied the game; that Barry Bonds had this year, we strong support for this excellent legis- Whereas Barry Bonds also hit the 500th must also consider these other achieve- lation. home run of his career during the 2001 sea- ments. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance son, a 2-run game-winning home run which During this season, Barry Bonds had of my time. landed in the waters of McCovey Cove, San the highest slugging percentage in a Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Francisco; single season at .863. He joined the im- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Whereas Barry Bonds, at age 37, is the old- mortal Babe Ruth as the only hitter to est player in Major League Baseball history may consume. to hit more than 50, 60, and 70 home runs in finish a season with a slugging percent- H.R. 2559 has strong bipartisan sup- a single season; age over .800. Furthermore, Barry port. The Office of Personnel Manage- Whereas Barry Bonds has recorded 484 sto- Bonds had an on-base percentage of .515 ment and long-term care insurers also len bases in his career, becoming the only in the past 100 years, only four other support it. It will substantially im- Major League Baseball player to both hit players finished a season above the .500 prove the Federal Government’s long- more than 400 home runs and steal more mark. Barry Bonds is the first to do so term care insurance program, and I than 400 bases; since 1957. He also broke the single-sea- urge all Members to support this meas- Whereas Barry Bonds’ 233 stolen bases son record for walks with 177. achieved while playing for San Francisco These accomplishments further ure. place him 6th on the Giants franchise list be- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance hind his father, Bobby, who is 5th with 263 adorn a career noted for excellence. of my time. stolen bases; Barry Bonds has received three Most The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Whereas Barry Bonds has proven himself Valuable Player awards, eight Gold PETRI). The question is on the motion to be an active leader not only in the Giants Gloves, and was named Player of the

VerDate 13-OCT-2001 03:20 Oct 31, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K30OC7.022 pfrm01 PsN: H30PT1 H7370 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 30, 2001 Decade for the 1990s by the Sporting consume to the gentleman from Cali- broke McGuire’s and Babe Ruth’s News. fornia (Mr. OSE). record for most home runs on the road Mr. Speaker, Barry Bonds’s roots in Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the and, as the gentleman from Illinois California run deep. He was born in gentlewoman from Virginia for yield- (Mr. DAVIS) said, with a home run Riverside, California. He graduated ing me time. every 6.5 at bats, he broke McGuire’s from Sierra High School in San Mateo. Mr. Speaker, I cannot tell you how record there also. He broke Babe After attending college at Arizona pleased I am to be down here. Having Ruth’s record of 170 walks in a single State, he now both plays professional been born and raised in California, I season by walking 177 times. Can any- baseball and resides in California. have been a life-long San Francisco Gi- one imagine that? In the major His community activity has included ants fan, even though they only arrived leagues, the pitchers chose to walk generous support of the United Way’s in 1958. Barry Bonds 177 times. Let me tell my Link & Learn Program and many other It gives me great pleasure to stand colleagues, the other 29 franchises in San Francisco Bay Charities. He also today and commend this resolution to the major leagues, you guys are a donated around $100,000 to the Sep- my colleagues. My connection with bunch of chickens; you would not pitch tember 11 fund to aid the victims of the Barry Bonds is not only that I come to him. Who knows how many he would terrorist attacks. from Northern California and bleed San have had. He could have had 100 home Barry Bonds has been a beacon of Francisco Giants colors; but his agent runs if you would have pitched to him. quiet resolve and hard work and an in- is a family friend of mine, Mr. Scott He had a slugging percentage of 863, spiration to his teammates and to all Boras. breaking Roger Hornsby’s previous sin- Americans. I urge all Members to rec- How many of you can recall the gle season record of 76 and passing ognize Barry Bonds’s extraordinary names McCovey, Mays, Marichal, Babe Ruth’s major league record of 847. athletic achievements and his commu- Haller, Tito Fuentes, Jimmy Dav- He was on base over half the time. nity spirit by supporting this resolu- enport, Jim Ray Hart? It is a long list Counting the walks, he was on base tion. of names that are steeped in Giants every other time he came to bat. That Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of history that lead us to today’s pro- is the first time since 1957 anybody has my time. ceedings. bat over 500 and the first time in the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Barry Bonds, in fact, may have start- National League since 1924. Mr. Speaker, the San Francisco Gi- yield myself such time as I may con- ed with the Pittsburgh Pirates; but in ants are a long and storied franchise. I sume. fact he is a San Francisco Giants. His have to say these names: Mays, Mr. Speaker, I must confess that I father, Bobby Bonds, came up into the Marichal, McCovey, Cepeda, Tito grew up as a Brooklyn Dodgers and St. majors serving with the San Francisco Fuentes, and the others that I grew up Louis Cardinals fan; and then after Giants; and in his first at-bat hit a rooting for. These are all great giants, moving to Illinois, I became a White home run, something that but none have been greater than Barry Sox and a Cubs fan. But on Sunday, Oc- has not been often repeated in the tober 7, I think everybody who loves Bonds in this past year. Just remember major leagues. that number: 73. baseball was a San Francisco Giants Orlando Cepeda, the Hall of Famer We have struggled over the past 6 or fan, because it was on Sunday, October with the San Francisco Giants, is one 7 weeks in this country trying to keep 7, 2001, that Barry Bonds, the San of those who also served with the Gi- things together. My heart goes out to Francisco Giants outfielder, hit his ants; Ron ‘‘Bear’’ Bryant, who in 1973 everybody who has suffered a loss. In 73rd home run, a Major League record, won 24 games; John ‘‘The Count’’ this time of trouble, and in this time of and shattered the slugging percentage Montefusco, anybody from San Fran- tragedy, and in this time of trial, I record that Babe Ruth held since 1920. cisco or Northern California knows have to say that America has looked to 16 years ago, Bonds started out as a that name. , who was those boys of spring and those boys of Pittsburgh Pirate, when he was sixth the National League’s first black man- summer and, finally, we have looked to in Rookie of the Year. Today, Bonds ager, served with the Giants beginning Barry Bonds to give us that shining ex- has passed some of baseball’s greatest in 1981. Jim Ray Hart and Jim Dav- ample of what one person can do, even legends on the career home run list. enport; Tom Haller, Will Clark, ‘‘Will when the other 29 teams are working Bonds finished the season with a .328 the Thrill’’ Clark. And his teammate against him. batting average, career high 137 RBIs, Kevin Mitchell, who last took the Gi- Mr. Speaker, I commend this resolu- and a slugging percentage of .863, eas- ants to the World Series with the Oak- tion to my colleagues in this House. I ily surpassing the mark of .847 that land A’s. compliment the gentlewoman from Ruth set in 1920. Bonds also broke More recently we have had others. California (Ms. PELOSI) for bringing Ruth’s major league record by walking We have had Jeff Kent, Rich Aurilia, this forward. I am a Giants fan from 177 times this season, ending up with and Robb Nen, all adding to the Giants day one and I will be a Giants fan to an on-base percentage of .515, best in legacy. the last day and the last breath. Thank the majors since 1957, and tops in the But in 2001, we had Barry Bonds and God for Barry Bonds and the Giants National League since John McGraw’s no one else. On August 11, he became this year. I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote on this mark of .547 in 1899. the oldest player to ever hit 50 home resolution. Bonds homered every 6.52 at-bats this runs. But do you know what? He did Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, season, beating the Major League not stop there. He kept swinging. He it is my pleasure to yield 6 minutes to record of a homer each 7.27 at bats that kept popping that ball out into the gentleman from California (Mr. Mark McGwire set while hitting 70 McCovey Cove, and the Giants kept LANTOS). I do not know how many home runs in 1998. winning. home runs the next speaker has hit, Voted Player of the Decade for the As the gentleman from Illinois said, but I can tell my colleagues that he 1990s by the , Bonds was on October 7, as everyone sat riveted in has struck many a blow for human the first player ever to win the league’s their living rooms and their family rights and for the rights and liberties Most Valuable Player award three rooms across this country, Barry Bonds of people all over the world. times in four seasons. went yard a 73rd time. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I first This resolution congratulates Barry would like to thank my dear friend and Bonds for his hard work and extraor- b 1500 distinguished colleague, the gentleman dinary achievements, and I certainly In the process, he broke Mark from Illinois, for yielding. I want to join with the gentlewoman from Cali- McGuire’s single season record and, I congratulate the gentlewoman from fornia (Ms. PELOSI) in supporting House have to say, a few years back when I California (Ms. PELOSI), my friend, Resolution 262. watched Mr. McGuire make his chal- neighbor, and whip-elect, for bringing Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of lenge, that was a stirring time also. this resolution to the floor. I am truly my time. Bonds broke Maris’ record for the delighted that my training, Mr. Speak- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. most home runs for a left-hander; no er, is in economics, because a knowl- Speaker, I yield such time as he may asterisk, no nothing, he just did it. He edge of statistics is indispensable in

VerDate 13-OCT-2001 03:20 Oct 31, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K30OC7.025 pfrm01 PsN: H30PT1 October 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7371 dealing with this giant in American ties and programs to improve edu- Our resolution says, whereas Bonds politics. cation and quality of life for the Bay has brought distinction to major Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to urge Area’s African American youth. The league baseball and excellence to the all of my colleagues to join the gentle- foundation also supports other char- San Francisco Giants, he was following woman from California (Ms. PELOSI) ities, such as the Adopt a Special Kid in the footsteps of his father Bobby and me in supporting House Resolution Program and the Joe DiMaggio Chil- Bonds and his godfather Willie Mays. 266, which congratulates Barry Bonds dren’s Hospital. Both Barry Bonds and My colleagues have to come to San for his achievement in breaking the his foundation are also involved in the Francisco to see the Willie Mays statue major league baseball record for home United Way’s ‘‘Link and Learn’’ pro- on Willie Mays Plaza there. Barry runs in a single season, and to thank gram. This educational program fo- Bonds has had an outstanding career him for his contributions both to base- cuses on raising student achievement and that so far includes 3 Most Valu- ball and our community. by increasing parent involvement, ac- able Player awards, 10 All Star Game On October 7 of this year, in beau- cess to tutoring, and exposure to inter- appearances, 8 Rawlings Gold Glove tiful PacBell Stadium in San Fran- active educational technology among awards and the distinction of being cisco, Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home low-income children and their families. named Player of the Decade for the run. This took him past Mark Mr. Speaker, it is crystal clear that 1990s by Sporting News; whereas also, McGuire’s previous record of 70 home Barry Bonds is an exceptional baseball in 2001, Barry Bonds had one of the runs in a single season. In addition, player, and he used his celebrity and greatest seasons in major league base- Barry also broke Babe Ruth’s record talents to benefit our community. I en- ball history, achieving the aforemen- for slugging average, once thought to courage all of our colleagues to join me tioned 73 home runs, a slugging aver- be untouchable. Mr. Speaker, Barry in supporting this resolution, which ap- age of 863, and an on-base percentage of propriately honors Barry Bonds for his Bonds did not merely eclipse Ruth’s 515. Barry Bonds has established him- record; he shattered it, setting the new record-breaking achievement. Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, self as the most prolific single season average 16 points above the previous home run hitter in major league base- it is my pleasure to yield 51⁄2 minutes mark. He also set the major league to the gentlewoman from California ball history, again hitting his 73rd record for walks, drawing 177, a testa- home run on October 7, 2001, eclipsing (Ms. PELOSI), the author of this resolu- ment to the fear he instilled in oppos- tion, who functions with the passion of the previous record of 70 home runs set ing pitchers. a gladiator herself and is victorious by Mark McGuire in 1998, and that Mr. Speaker, at the end of this year’s most of the time in whatever it is that seemed like an unachievable goal to baseball season, Barry Bonds had fin- she sets out to do. break that record. Of Bonds’ 73 home ished in the top 10 in four major offen- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank runs, 24 gave San Francisco the lead sive statistical categories: home runs, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. and 7 tied the game. batting average, runs batted in, and DAVIS), the ranking member, for his Bonds also hit the five-hundredth runs scored. He finished the season in generosity in yielding time and his home run of his career during the 2001 seventh place on the all time home run kind words, and the gentlewoman from season, a two-run game-winning home list with 567 career home runs, and I Virginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) for bring- run which landed in the waters of can relate to that, Mr. Speaker. He be- ing this resolution to the floor. I am McCovey Cove, something my col- came the oldest player in major league pleased to join my colleague, the gen- leagues must come visit as well when history to hit more than 50, 60 or 70 tleman from California (MR. LANTOS), a they come to San Francisco to our home runs in a single season. This daz- big Giants fan, in representing San PacBell Stadium, which, by the way, is zling offensive output is what the fans Francisco and in honoring Barry Bonds privately funded, very exceptional, of the San Francisco Giants as well as today. I want to thank the gentleman again under the leadership of the Gi- baseball fans around the Nation have from California (Mr. OSE), who also had ants family headed by Peter McGowan. come to expect from this three-time a resolution about Barry Bonds, for his Barry Bonds at 37 is the oldest player National League Most Valuable Player. generosity in allowing the gentleman in major league baseball history to hit This past Sunday, Barry’s peers added from California (Mr. LANTOS) and I to more than 50, 60 and 70 home runs in a yet another accolade to his resume: bring this resolution to the floor as we single season. My daughter is 37 years 2001 Players’ Choice Player of the Year. represent San Francisco. But as the old, and I remember when we went to Mr. Speaker, I say this with local gentleman knows, the Giants family Barry Bonds’ 30th birthday, which pride, but I firmly believe that Barry extends well beyond that, and we are seems like just yesterday. But in any Bonds’ talents can be traced to the fact pleased to share this honor for Barry event, he has even at that ripe old age that he grew up in San Mateo, Cali- Bonds today with our California col- of 37 broken many records. fornia, which, I might add, is at the league, and I thank the gentleman. I Barry Bonds has recorded 484 stolen very heart of my own congressional appreciate his kindness. I also thank bases. Can we imagine that: Becoming district. His domination of the baseball the Republican leadership for allowing the only major league baseball player diamond at Sierra High School in San a Democratic resolution honoring to hit both more than 400 home runs Mateo is legendary to this very day. Barry Bonds to come to the floor. and to steal more than 400 bases. Barry Barry grew up around baseball and Mr. Speaker, in an uncertain time in Bonds’ 233rd stolen bases achieved from a young age he showed star poten- our country’s history, this fall has been while playing for San Francisco placed tial. Both Barry’s father Bobby and his as bad as it gets for us. Our spirits were him sixth on a Giant franchise list be- godfather, Willie Mays, were profes- lifted as Barry Bonds hit his 73rd home hind his father, Bobby, who was fifth, sional baseball players. run on October 7. For those of us who with 263 stolen bases. So this is indeed In addition to his baseball exploits, go to the Giants games, we could only a family affair. Barry Bonds has been actively involved say, just think what he would have Perhaps more important to Barry in community and public service. Since done if they would have pitched to him, Bonds than even his baseball success is September 11 he has donated $100,000 to as my colleague said in his remarks. I his record of community service. He the fund to aid the victims of the Sep- was there for number 58 on Labor Day. has proven himself to be an active lead- tember 11 terrorist attacks. His gen- I kept going to the games thinking I er, not only in the Giants’ club house, erous contribution was matched by would see many more home runs and I but also in the community, donating both major league baseball and the San saw some, but again, they did not al- privately approximately $100,000 al- Francisco Giants, bringing the total of ways have the courage to pitch to ready to the September 11 Fund to aid $300,000 for the assistance of the vic- Barry Bonds. I really hope that all of the victims of the terrorist attacks in tims of this horrific tragedy. Barry’s our colleagues will, in the spirit of New York, Washington, and Pennsyl- involvement in the community also in- friendship and competition, join in vania. Barry Bonds has also devoted cludes the Barry Bonds family founda- congratulating Barry Bonds on his his time and personal financial re- tion, which he established 7 years ago, spectacular record-breaking season for sources to support the ‘‘Link and which is headed by his mother, Pat the San Francisco Giants and major Learn’’ program of United Way and has Bonds. The foundation supports activi- league baseball. been an active participant in numerous

VerDate 13-OCT-2001 03:20 Oct 31, 2001 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K30OC7.036 pfrm01 PsN: H30PT1 H7372 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 30, 2001 other San Francisco Bay Area commu- TON), the chairman of the Committee (1) To study activities by the Government nity efforts, just too numerous to men- on Government Reform, and the gen- that would be fitting and proper to honor tion. tleman from California (Mr. WAXMAN), Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the the ranking member, and the gen- tercentenary of his birth, including but not b 1515 limited to the following: tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. (A) The minting of a Benjamin Franklin Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- WELDON) and the gentleman from Illi- leagues to join in very enthusiastically tercentenary coin. nois (Mr. DAVIS), the chairman and (B) The rededication of the Benjamin and resolve that the House of Rep- ranking member of the Subcommittee Franklin National Memorial at the Franklin resentatives congratulate Barry Bonds on Civil Service and Agency Organiza- Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or on his spectacular, record-breaking tion, for expediting consideration by other activities with respect to that memo- season in 2001, and outstanding career the House. rial. in major league baseball. I might add that the gentleman from (C) The acquisition and preservation of ar- This House wishes him continued tifacts associated with Benjamin Franklin. Indiana (Mr. BURTON) wanted it known (D) The sponsorship of publications, in- success in the seasons to come, and that he was personally very pleased thanks him for his contribution to cluding catalogs and scholarly work, con- that Mr. Bonds hit number 73. cerning Benjamin Franklin. baseball, and especially his contribu- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance (E) The sponsorship of conferences, exhibi- tion to the community. of my time. tions, or other public meetings concerning Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Benjamin Franklin. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my col- PETRI). The question is on the motion (F) The sponsorship of high school and col- league, the gentleman from California offered by the gentlewoman from Vir- legiate essay contests concerning the life and legacy of Benjamin Franklin. (Mr. OSE). ginia (Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS) that the (2) To recommend to the Congress in one or Mr. OSE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the House suspend the rules and agree to gentlewoman for yielding time to me. more of the interim reports submitted under the resolution, H. Res. 266. section 9(a)— Mr. Speaker, I would like to just The question was taken; and (two- (A) the activities that the Commission share with the gentlewoman from San thirds having voted in favor thereof) considers most fitting and proper to honor Francisco, I know Mr. Bonds hit num- the rules were suspended and the reso- Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the ber 73 against the Houston Astros, but lution was agreed to. tercentenary of his birth; and in San Francisco, and in fact in the A motion to reconsider was laid on (B) the entity or entities in the Federal northern California area, in baseball, the table. Government that the Commission considers most appropriate to carry out such activi- the ultimate opponent is the Los Ange- f les Dodgers, without any doubt. ties. (b) POINT OF CONTACT.—The Commission, I have to say, I do not know where BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TERCENTENARY COMMISSION ACT acting through its secretariat, shall serve as the gentlewoman was when he hit num- the point of contact of the Government for ber 71, but it was against the Los Ange- Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. all State, local, international, and private les Dodgers. I just want to get that in Speaker, I move to suspend the rules sector initiatives regarding the tercentenary the RECORD. When he turned on that and pass the bill (H.R. 2362) to establish of Benjamin Franklin’s birth, with the pur- fast ball, imagine the audacity on num- the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary pose of coordinating and facilitating all fit- ber 71. Commission, as amended. ting and proper activities honoring Benjamin It was the ninth inning and the Dodg- The Clerk read as follows: Franklin. ers had some rookie in pitching, a lit- H.R. 2362 SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP. tle right-handed pitcher. He was throw- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Com- mission shall be composed of 15 members as ing heat. Bonds was up and the game resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, follows: was basically over. This guy kept (1) The Librarian of Congress. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. bringing the heat, and he would pitch (2) 14 qualified citizens, appointed as fol- This Act may be referred to as the ‘‘Ben- one and it got by Bonds on strike one, lows: jamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission and I think on strike two, I think (A) 2 members appointed by the President. Act’’. Bonds actually turned to the catcher (B) 2 members appointed by the President SEC. 2. FINDINGS. on the recommendation of the Governor of and said, ‘‘You just put that ball there The Congress finds as follows: one more time.’’ the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (1) Benjamin Franklin was one of the most (C) 2 members appointed by the President And the pitcher brought the fast ball extraordinary men of the generation that on the recommendation of the Governor of again, and Bonds turned on, and there founded the United States. Around the the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. was never any doubt. I have to tell the world, he remains one of the best-known (D) 2 members, at least 1 of whom shall be Members, all over San Francisco and in Americans who has ever lived. a Senator, appointed by the majority leader northern California, Mr. Speaker, peo- (2) Benjamin Franklin’s achievements in- of the Senate. ple jumped to their feet and said ‘‘Yes, clude his literary work, his creation of phil- (E) 2 members, at least 1 of whom shall be anthropic and educational institutions, his a Senator, appointed by the minority leader we broke the record against the Dodg- significant scientific explorations, and his ers; life is good, congratulations, Barry of the Senate. service to the Nation as a statesman and dip- (F) 2 members, at least 1 of whom shall be Bonds; and we won the game.’’ lomat. a Member of the House of Representatives, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I (3) Benjamin Franklin was the only Amer- appointed by the Speaker of the House of yield myself such time as I may con- ican to sign all 5 enabling documents of the Representatives. sume. United States. (G) 2 members, at least 1 of whom shall be As one who used used to try and emu- (4) All people in the United States could a Member of the House of Representatives, late those basket catches of Willie benefit from studying the life of Benjamin appointed by the minority leader of the Franklin and gaining a deeper appreciation Mays, I am pleased to urge strong sup- House of Representatives. of his legacy to the Nation. (b) QUALIFIED CITIZEN.—For purposes of port for this resolution. (5) January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniver- Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- this section, a qualified citizen is a citizen of sary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin, and the United States with— quests for time, and I yield back the a commission should be established to study (1) a substantial knowledge and apprecia- balance of my time. and recommend to the Congress activities tion of the work and legacy of Benjamin Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. that are fitting and proper to celebrate that Franklin; and Speaker, I yield myself the balance of anniversary in a manner that appropriately (2) a commitment to educating people in my time. honors Benjamin Franklin. the United States about the historical im- Mr. Speaker, I again commend the SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. portance of Benjamin Franklin. distinguished gentlewoman and the There is established a commission to be (c) TIME OF APPOINTMENT.—Each initial ap- known as the Benjamin Franklin Tercente- gentleman from California for intro- pointment of a member of the Commission nary Commission (referred to in this Act as shall be made before the expiration of the ducing the resolution to recognized the ‘‘Commission’’). 120-day period beginning on the date of the Barry Bonds’ achievements and work- SEC. 4. DUTIES. enactment of this Act. ing so hard to assure passage. I thank (a) STUDY.—The Commission shall have the (d) CONTINUATION OF MEMBERSHIP.—If a the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. BUR- following duties: member of the Commission was appointed to

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