October 4, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE 18777 during the session of the Senate on Yards, and that they would be able to as a role model that distinguishes Cal Thursday, October 4, 2001. to conduct see Cal give that one game everything Ripken from even the greatest athletes an oversight hearing on ‘‘Transit Safe- that he had. Not only will the city of and enables him to transcend his sport. ty in the Wake of September 11.’’ Baltimore miss Cal’s number 8 on the Unlike so many of our modern ath- THE PRESIDING OFFICER. Without left-side of the infield and in the heart letes, Cal Ripken embraced his status objection, it is so ordered. of the line-up, but all residents of as a role model. With his wife Kelly by f Maryland, and millions of Americans, his side, the Ripkens engaged in char- from die-hard baseball fans, to those ity work ranging from literacy pro- AUTHORITY FOR INTRODUCTION who have only seen one game, will al- grams to fighting Lou Gehrig’s disease, OF COUNTERTERRORISM BILL ways associate the Baltimore Orioles as well as working tirelessly to pro- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- with their legendary shortstop, Cal mote the game of baseball to all chil- imous consent that notwithstanding Ripken. dren, especially those that are dis- the adjournment of the Senate today it Cal Ripken’s achievements on the advantaged. Fittingly, one of the many be in order for a bipartisan field of play are legendary: Ripken is tasks that Cal will devote himself to in counterterrorism bill to be introduced one of only seven players in history to his retirement is the Cal Ripken Little today by Senators DASCHLE and LOTT record both 400 home runs and 3,000 League Division of Babe Ruth Baseball, and others and that it be considered as hits and along with fellow Oriole, long- which has over 700,000 children learning having had its first reading, with an time teammate, and good friend, Eddie the fundamentals of baseball. Another objection to the second reading. Murray, they are the only infielders to project that Cal will be working on is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without accomplish this feat. Simply put, Cal that of building Inspiration Field in his objection, it is so ordered. redefined the position of shortstop in home community of Harford County, f every respect: offense, defense, dura- Maryland. Cal has always been devoted bility, consistency, and popularity. to his Maryland roots, but beyond that CONGRATULATING AND HONORING Listing all of Cal’s baseball accom- is his devotion to his family, his moth- BALTIMORE ORIOLE CAL plishments could go on forever, but er Vi, his late father Cal Ripken, Sr., RIPKEN, JR. there is one record for which he is best his wife Kelly, and his children Ryan Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- known, and that in Maryland is simply and Rachel. Cal has shown this devo- imous consent that the Judiciary Com- referred to as ‘‘The Streak.’’ For 17 tion countless times, and I know that mittee be discharged from further con- straight years, Ripken played in every in his retirement, Cal, will have more sideration of S. Res. 168, submitted ear- single game on the Baltimore Orioles’ time to enjoy the loving family that we lier today by Senators SARBANES and schedule, never succumbing to injury are all proud to know simply as the MIKULSKI, and that the Senate proceed or weakness, always willing to do his Ripkens. to its immediate consideration. best to help the Orioles over an amaz- But here, as with the statistics and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing 2,632 consecutive games. It is this records, listing Cal’s charitable pro- objection, it is so ordered. The clerk consistency and work ethic that has so grams and donations and noting his will report the resolution by title. endeared him to the American public, loving role as son, husband, and father, The legislative clerk read as follows: and was so stirringly celebrated on the can not fully capture the phenomenal A resolution (S. Res. 168) congratulating evening of September 6, 1995, the day manner in which Cal Ripken has lived and honoring Cal Ripken, Jr., for his amaz- that he played has 2,131st consecutive his life and given back to his commu- ing and storybook career as a player for the game, surpassing the record set by the nity. Cal was born in Havre de Grace, Baltimore Orioles and thanking him for his ‘‘Iron Horse,’’ Hall-of-Famer Lou MD, and was raised in the neighboring contributions to baseball, the State of Mary- Gehrig. I will repeat what I said on this City of Aberdeen. He was drafted by land, and the United States. very floor on September 7, 1995: the Baltimore Orioles organization in There being no objection, the Senate throughout both ‘‘The Streak’’ and the 1978, and spent every year of his profes- proceeded to consider the resolution. rest of Cal’s storybook career, Cal sional career, except one, playing base- Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I played baseball for one reason and one ball in the State of Maryland. Cal submitted S. Res. 168 with my col- reason only: because he loves the game. Ripken’s career has been the fulfill- league, Senator MIKULSKI, honoring And, Cal, the game loves you. ment of the childhood dream of so Cal Ripken, Jr. When Cal was approaching Mr. many of us, to become an athletic su- On Saturday October 6, 2001, at Oriole Gehrig’s record in 1995, it was a turbu- perstar and play your entire career for Park at Camden Yards, not far from lent time in the history of Major your hometown team. And beyond my home in Baltimore, Cal Ripken, Jr. League Baseball; the sport was trying that, Cal Ripken has lived this dream will play in his final baseball game. Cal to recover from the damage done by a with the dignity, honor, humility, Ripken’s career will have spanned 21 players’ strike in the 1994 season that charity, passion, and pure love of base- seasons in the major leagues, every one canceled the World Series for the first ball that make myself, the City of Ab- of them with the Baltimore Orioles. In time in history. There was a breach of erdeen, the City of Baltimore, the fact, beginning with Cal’s father, Cal trust between the sport and its fans, State of Maryland, and the United Ripken, Sr., there has been a Ripken in but there is no doubt in anyone’s mind States of America proud to call Cal a the Orioles organization for 45 consecu- that Cal Ripken’s journey toward this legend and a role model for us all. I tive years. Over the past 21 years, Cal great record was a focus point in the urge my colleagues to join us in hon- Ripken, Jr. has built what will be a healing process that ultimately re- oring and congratulating Cal Ripken’s lasting legacy not only as one of the stored much of the good will lost for amazing and storybook career by say- greatest players in the history of pro- America’s pastime. ing thank you Cal. fessional baseball, but as a true ambas- Ripken, over the course of 21 con- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise sador of the game and a shining exam- secutive seasons, spent hours before today to celebrate the life and career of ple of sportsmanship, character, and and after games signing autographs for Cal Ripken. He has given us 21 glorious the American work ethic. countless fans. There were jokes in the years—and I know that we have seen An entire generation was born and Baltimore clubhouse that if anything nothing yet. The resolution that I am grew up watching Cal Ripken play were to end ‘‘The Streak,’’ it would be introducing with Senator SARBANES baseball every day the right way. Many an injury to his right hand from sign- seeks to commemorate one of the great of my constituents in Maryland have ing too many autographs. But it is this careers in baseball—and one of the rooted for the Orioles knowing beyond willingness to go the extra mile, to not great role models of our time. a shadow of a doubt that Cal Ripken treat his fame and influence as a bur- Most Marylanders will confess to would be playing, first at Memorial den but to welcome his responsibility some sadness about what will happen Stadium and then later at Camden to the public, particularly to children, this weekend. We will see the Iron Man

VerDate Aug 04 2004 21:57 Apr 25, 2005 Jkt 089102 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR01\S04OC1.003 S04OC1 18778 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE October 4, 2001 take the field for the last time at Cam- Oriole way: show up, work hard, play United States flags on all Federal facilities den Yards. But I promise my col- by the rules—and put your family and will be lowered to half-staff on the day of the leagues—this is not the last you will team first. National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Serv- hear of Cal Ripken. He will go on to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- ice in Emmitsburg, Maryland. other careers and other challenges. He imous consent that I be added as a co- f sponsor to the resolution. will continue his extraordinary service MEMORIALIZING FALLEN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to his community. He will continue to FIREFIGHTERS be someone we can all look up to and objection, it is so ordered. respect. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- We all know the amazing statistics imous consent that the resolution and imous consent that the Senate proceed he compiled in his career. In 1982, he preamble be agreed to en bloc; that the to the immediate consideration of H.J. won Rookie of the Year—and after motion to reconsider be laid upon the Res. 42, which is at the desk. that, the records kept breaking. He set table; and that any statements relating The PRESIDING OFFICER. The a record for most home runs by a to the resolution be printed in the clerk will report the joint resolution shortstop. He received the most Silver RECORD. by title. Slugger Awards of any shortstop and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The legislative clerk read as follows: set eleven different fielding records. He objection, it is so ordered. A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) memori- was MVP twice during the regular sea- The resolution (S. Res. 168) was alizing fallen firefighters by lowering the son twice, and twice during the All- agreed to. American flag to half-staff in honor of the Star Games. He also amassed over The preamble was agreed to. National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Serv- ice in Emmitsburg, Maryland. three thousand hits and four hundred (The text of S. Res. 168 is printed in home runs. today’s RECORD under ‘‘Statements on There being no objection, the Senate He is best known for setting the Submitted Resolutions.’’) proceeded to consider the joint resolu- record for most consecutive games f tion. played. It is unlikely that his record of Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I rise 2,632 games will ever be broken. MEMORIALIZING FALLEN in strong support of House Joint Reso- Cal did not do this just for the sake FIREFIGHTERS lution 42, a bill to memorialize our Na- of breaking a record; he broke that Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- tion’s fallen firefighters by lowering record because that is how he lives. He imous consent that the Senate proceed the American flag to half-staff in honor gives 100 percent every day. Ask any of to the immediate consideration of Cal- of the National Fallen Firefighters Me- the hundreds of Baltimore Orioles who endar No. 181, S.J. Res. 18. morial Service in Emmitsburg, MD. played with him over the last twenty- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The This measure is similar to legislation one years. clerk will report the joint resolution that I introduced earlier this year. Ask Cal’s coaches who have seen him by title. Both bills seek to recognize the cour- rededicate himself every day. Ask any The legislative clerk read as follows: age and commitment of America’s fire of the thousands and thousands and A joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) memori- service and to pay this special tribute even millions of Orioles fans for whom alizing fallen firefighters by lowering the to those firefighters who have made he stayed at the ballpark late at night, United States flag to half-staff on the day of the ultimate sacrifice in the line of willing to sign autographs. Ask the the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial duty. community and charitable organiza- Service in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Our Nation’s firefighters are among tions who he volunteered for. Ask the There being no objection, the Senate our most dedicated public servants. thousands of children who he helps proceeded to consider the joint resolu- From major cities such as New York to through his foundations. tion. our smaller rural communities, every Athletes of Cal’s caliber often move Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- day America’s firefighters answer from town to town and team to team. imous consent that the joint resolution emergency calls, willing to sacrifice Yet Cal spent his entire career here in be read the third time and passed, the their own lives to protect the lives and Baltimore. He did it for his family—his motion to reconsider be laid upon the property of their fellow citizens. Sadly, father Cal, Sr.—the great former man- table, and any statement relating to this dedication to service can result in ager of the Orioles. He did it for his the joint resolution be printed in the tragedy. children—to enable them to grow up as RECORD. Few would question the fact that our he did—in a community that values The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without fallen firefighters are heroes. Through- faith, family, community and patriot- objection, it is so ordered. out our Nation’s history, we have rec- ism. The joint resolution (S.J. Res. 18) ognized the passing of our public serv- Cal always puts these values into ac- was read the third time and passed, as ants by lowering our Nation’s flag to tion. He has a passion for teaching follows: half-staff in their honor. In the past, baseball to children and for his chari- S.J. RES. 18 this list has included elected officials, table organizations. He created ‘‘Read- Whereas 1,200,000 men and women comprise members of the Armed Services, and ing, Runs and Ripken’’ program, the the fire service in the United States; America’s peace officers. In my view, Cal Ripken Little League Division, the Whereas the fire service is considered one our fallen firefighters are equally de- Kelly and Cal Ripken, Jr., Foundation, of the most dangerous jobs in the United serving of this high honor. and the Cal Ripken, Jr./Lou Gehrig States; For the past 19 years, a memorial ALS Research Fund. These service or- Whereas fire service personnel selflessly service has been held on the campus of respond to over 16,000,000 emergency calls an- the National Fire Academy in Emmits- ganizations will continue—serving nually, without reservation and with an un- children into the future. wavering commitment to the safety of their burg to honor those firefighters who Cal Ripken is the Iron Man, not be- fellow citizens; have given their lives while protecting cause of his streak but because of his Whereas fire service personnel are the first the lives and property of their fellow values, the Oriole way—showing up to respond to an emergency, whether it in- citizens. Since 1981, the names of 2,081 every day, working hard, playing by volves a fire, medical emergency, spill of fallen firefighters have been inscribed the rules, putting the team first. Cal hazardous materials, natural disaster, act of on plaques surrounding the National will have lots of adulation over the terrorism, or transportation accident; and Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Congres- next few days—and he absolutely de- Whereas approximately 100 fire service per- sionally designated monument to these sonnel die annually in the line of duty: Now, serves it. But Cal would want us to therefore, be it brave men and women. On October 7, at honor him not only with resolutions Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep- the 20th Annual National Memorial and parades and cheers from the grand- resentatives of the United States of America in Service, an additional 101 names will stand. He would want us to practice the Congress assembled, That each year, the be added. I am pleased that President

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