H4594 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 15, 2002 underneath the city of is named after Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tion offered by the gentleman from the Splendid Splinter—the first of many ex- support of House Resolution 482, legislation Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) that the pected tributes and memorials. Baseball fans that honors one of baseball’s finest players, House suspend the rules and agree to throughout and across the na- and one of America’s finest citizens, Ted Wil- the resolution, H. Res. 482. tion now join in mourning the loss of Ted Wil- liams. I also want to commend the gentleman The question was taken. liams—the greatest hitter of all time and a from , Mr. MARKEY for offering The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the man of great dignity and character. this fitting resolution. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of And I think I speak for Red Sox fans every- Mr. Speaker, Ted Williams was respected those present have voted in the affirm- where in encouraging this year’s team to win by his peers, admired by his successors, and ative. the World Series in Ted Williams’ honor. A adored by his fans. His work-ethic was second Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, on that I guy can always hope, Mr. Speaker. to none, and he toiled day in and day out, demand the yeas and nays. Mr. Speaker, again I would like to thank Mr. dreaming that one day people would see him The yeas and nays were ordered. MARKEY and my other colleagues in the Mas- and remark: ‘‘There goes the greatest hitter The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- sachusetts delegation for sponsoring this reso- who ever lived.’’ ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the lution. I ask Members to support this bill. His wiry frame and pure talent earned him Chair’s prior announcement, further Mrs. THURMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the nickname ‘‘The Splendid Splinter,’’ and proceedings on this motion will be to honor the life of a great American, Ted Wil- Ted Williams never failed to live up to that postponed. liams and in strong support of a resolution that reputation on the field. f Williams is best remembered for batting the House with my support passed earlier this CONGRATULATING RED afternoon. .406 in 1941. In the sixty years since that tre- mendous , no one has approached the WINGS FOR WINNING 2002 STAN- I would also like to bring to my colleagues’ LEY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP attention legislation that I am introducing to milestone. name a post office in Hernando, Florida the That 1941 season typified Williams’ su- Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I move to ‘‘Ted Williams Post Office Building.’’ preme devotion to the sport of baseball. Be- suspend the rules and agree to the reso- We all know about Mr. Williams’ legendary fore the final day of the season, Williams had lution (H. Res. 452) congratulating the baseball achievements, such as hitting .406 in secured a .400 batting average. Yet he re- for winning the 2002 1941 and hitting a home run in his last at bat. fused to sit out that day’s double-header, play- Championship. The Clerk read as follows: We also know about his dedication to our ing both games and batting 6 for 8, raising his average 6 points. ES country, which he showed by interrupting his H. R . 452 Ted Williams’ dedication to the game of baseball career TWICE, to serve in World War Resolved, That the House of Representa- baseball was evident as he continued to excel tives— II and Korea. at an age when most ballplayers would have (1) congratulates— However, I am her to talk about what Mr. long since hung up their cleats. At the age of (A) the Detroit Red Wings for winning the Williams did for Citrus County in my district, 40, he added his sixth and final batting title to 2002 Stanley Cup Championship and for their where he lived from the mid-1980’s until his his long list of accomplishments, becoming the outstanding performance during the entire passing earlier this month. oldest player to ever lead the league in hitting. 2001–2002 season; As most of you know, Mr. Williams was a Williams was also a master of dramatic fin- and fabulous fisherman, and he first came to Cit- (B) all of the 16 National Hockey League ishes, as he closed out his career in Fenway teams that played in the postseason; rus County in 1950 for that reason. However, Park with a home run in his last at-bat. It was it wasn’t until over 30 years later that he (2) recognizes the achievements of the Red a fitting end for Boston’s greatest and most Wings players, coaches, and support staff began to leave his mark on the County. beloved baseball player of all time. who worked hard and were instrumental in In 1982, Mr. Williams was named a mar- While Teddy Ballgame will always be re- bringing the Stanley Cup back to the city of keting consultant for the Citrus Hills residential membered as a baseball player, some of his Detroit; development, lent his name to the project and, greatest accomplishments came off the field. (3) commends the for a most importantly, moved to the County shortly Williams’ devotion to baseball was matched valiant performance during the playoff finals afterward. This helped bring thousands of only by his devotion to his country. He acted and for showing their strength and skill as a transplanted New Englanders who followed his team; and as a true role model and hero during a time (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- playing career to retire in Citrus County. of war, sacrificing three years in the prime of Mr. Williams put Citrus County in the na- resentatives to transmit an enrolled copy of his career to serve in the Ma- this resolution to— tional spotlight in 1994 with the opening of the rines in World War II from 1943–1945. Seven (A) the Red Wings players; Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of years later, he again left the baseball diamond (B) Head Coach ; and Fame, which is located in Citrus Hills. The to serve his country, this time in the Korean (C) President and team owner . event brought plenty of celebrities to the area, War. And even though his time in the military The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- such as Joe DiMaggio, Muhammad Ali and undoubtedly cost him some of his best playing ant to the rule, the gentleman from , who served as master of cere- days, he never regretted his service. In fact, Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) and the gen- monies. Williams often counted his enlistment as a Ma- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. The Museum would have an incredible ef- rine as one of his greatest accomplishments. TIERNEY) each will control 20 minutes. fect on tourism in the area—which continues In addition to his heroic sacrifices as a Ma- The Chair recognizes the gentleman to this day. Despite his failing health, Mr. Wil- rine, Williams will be remembered as the first from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS). liams appeared before 2,000 fans at the Mu- Hall of Famer to have the courage to insist GENERAL LEAVE seum’s yearly hall of fame induction ceremony upon the inclusion of Negro League stars in Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- in February. Cooperstown. And we will be forever grateful imous consent that all Members may Everyone in Citrus County—baseball fans or to Williams for his generous support of the have 5 legislative days within which to not—had tremendous pride in the fact that one Jimmy Fund, a local charity that aids the fight revise and extend their remarks on H. of the world’s greatest baseball players lived against cancer. Res. 452. in the area. However, he wasn’t just a great Mr. Speaker, when Ted Williams passed The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ballplayer—he was a great American, and he away on July 5th, America lost a baseball leg- objection to the request of the gen- left his mark on Citrus County. end. But we also lost a man with courage, tleman from Connecticut? The last day of the 1941 season, Mr. Wil- dedication, and desire rarely equaled. It was There was no objection. liams was hitting .400 and was given the op- these qualities that allowed Ted Williams to Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- portunity by his manager to sit out the game accomplish his lifelong . For when Ted self such time as I may consume. in order to preserve this monumental achieve- Williams, the Splendid Splinter, passed away, Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to have an ment. Of course, he did not sit, and finished there was one phrase that was on everyone’s opportunity to salute the Detroit Red going 6 for 8 in both games of a double- lips: ‘‘There goes the greatest hitter who ever Wings and will just out that my header. lived.’’ statement was written by a staff mem- Ted Williams would continue that dedication Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield ber who does not even happen to be a when he arrived in Citrus County. Indeed, the back the balance of my time. Detroit Red Wings fan, but he has done last player to bat over .400 batted 1.000 in Cit- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. a gracious job in preparing this state- rus Countys. CULBERSON). The question is on the mo- ment.

VerDate May 23 2002 03:50 Jul 16, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JY7.048 pfrm12 PsN: H15PT1 July 15, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4595 Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 452, make sure that everybody acknowl- new members, and I think that gave us introduced by our distinguished col- edges this important feat as well as the a sense of community and a sense, if I league from the State of (Ms. hard work of Mr. Bowman as the gen- may say so, even of family. When Vladi KILPATRICK), congratulates the Na- tleman from Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) Konstantinov was seriously injured, ev- tional Hockey League’s Detroit Red said, the team and other play- erybody rallied around him. And it is Wings for winning the Stanley Cup for ers there. always a moving few moments when he the third time in 6 years. The entire Their whole delegation, I am sure all rejoins the team for various events. House delegation from the State of of Michigan, take great pride in the So I just wanted to come to the floor Michigan are cosponsors of this legisla- work that this team and the effort that and to say, in tribute to the Red Wings, tion. they have made. many thanks to all of the players, led Last month, the Detroit Red Wings Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of by , the captain; to all defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in my time. of the coaches, led by Scotty Bowman; just five games to win the Stanley Cup Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- and to the entire Ilitch family, for Finals and bring the title back to, as self such time as I may consume. making a sports team something more the writer says, . En route I think it says something that a Bos- than a sports team. This wonderful to the finals, the Red Wings beat last ton Bruins, one of the , and group won the Stanley Cup, but they year’s Stanley Cup champions, the Col- a Rangers fan are saluting really also won the hearts of a lot of us orado Avalanche, to clinch the Western the Detroit Red Wings. They have been in Michigan. Conference title. an awesome team, remarkable players, And if I daresay, as I close, to all my The Red Wings’ roster features such and truly outstanding coach; and I will colleagues who have not been in the NHL superstars as team captain Steve just say that given that some Members Detroit metropolitan area recently, Yzerman, , Sergei Federov, have not had the opportunity to speak, there are more Red Wing flags flying , and goalie Dominik with some trepidation, I am going to from cars than you will see such flags Hasek. ask for a rollcall vote and know that anywhere else in America. If we who I would specifically like to congratu- my House Members from different are candidates for office had just one- late Detroit Head Coach Scotty Bow- hockey towns will have the good na- fiftieth of the flags that fly from the man for his impressive leadership this ture and goodwill to make this a unan- cars supporting the Red Wings, we season and throughout his frankly awe- imous resolution. could never lose an election. The Red some career. Coach Bowman has been Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Wings maybe can lose a Stanley Cup with the team since 1993, and he has such time as he may consume to the contest in future years, but they won it guided the Red Wings to three Stanley gentleman from Michigan (Mr. LEVIN), again this year and all of us from Cup championships, including back-to- and we are honored to have in this Michigan are very, very proud of them. back wins in 1997 and 1998. Bowman is body today a member of this body who And I thank the House for bringing up retiring from the NHL and thus closing takes great pride in being from Michi- this resolution of congratulations. out a truly remarkable career, during gan. Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I have which he set many coaching records in- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate no further requests for time, and I cluding a record nine Stanley cup my friend from Massachusetts yielding yield back the balance of my time. championships during his tenure with me the time. Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- the , the Pitts- I just want to say a few words about self such time as I may consume to burgh Penguins, and now with the De- the Red Wings as someone who has thank the gentleman from Michigan troit Red Wings. been a fan for quite a few years. The for his very thoughtful comments, and Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I urge Red Wings are for Michigan more than to say whether you are a Bruin fan, or adoption of House Resolution 452. a hockey team, and I think that is the Ranger fan, like Mr. TIERNEY and me, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of secret. you can still be very happy to support my time. A lot of us do care they are a success- this important resolution honoring the Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield ful hockey team. Some of us go back to Detroit Red Wings. myself such time as I may consume. the days when we played and there Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to I rise to also support House Resolu- were not any indoor rinks. Some of us take this opportunity to congratulate the entire tion 452 for consideration this after- who are Red Wings fans used to fool Detroit Red Wings organization for winning the noon. Obviously, all the things that the around with hockey on ponds, and 2002 Stanley Cup on June 13, 2002, and col- gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. sometimes because the winter was not lecting their 10th Cup by defeating the Eastern SHAYS) has already mentioned are on long enough, falling in while we were Conference Champion Carolina Hurricanes. my list of comments to make here on playing hockey. After 82 games, followed by perhaps the most behalf of the gentlewoman from Michi- But as I said, the Red Wings really grueling playoff setup in , gan (Ms. KILPATRICK) and the other are much more than a hockey team the Red Wings proved once again that talent members of the Michigan delegation and that has been especially true under and experience could triumph over more who, unfortunately, could not be here the ownership of Mike and Marion youthful competition. this afternoon to bring this matter for- Illitch. They understand what sports Marian and Mike Ilitch, the owners of the ward and speak to it. mean to Detroit and the whole metro- Red Wings and community leaders in Detroit, I do think it takes note again for the politan area in the State. They also un- have once again returned Lord Stanley’s Cup young people that are here that this is derstand, though, that sports can mean to ‘‘Hockeytown,’’ where it rightfully belongs. I not just about winning and losing a something more than just who wins would like to thank the Ilitch family for their hockey game, but more about the hard and who loses. dedication to the city of Detroit, State of Michi- work and determination and gan, and to all Red Wing fans. teamsmanship that goes into a cham- b 1530 Red Wing fans are indebted to retiring head pionship effort; and for that, the Red And the Red Wings, I think, have coach Scotty Bowman, who has brought the Wings are certainly to be congratu- such wonderful following because, espe- Red Wings to the 7 times in the last lated for the skill, tenacity, and domi- cially under the Ilitches, and the 8 years, won three Stanley Cups in the past nance with which they finished the reg- coaches there, led by Scotty Bowman, 6 years, and who, with this year’s victory, has ular season and then clinched the there has been continuity. We have earned his ninth Stanley Cup victory, sur- President’s trophy. come to know the players. I must say, passing his mentor for the most They have done a great job. They de- on some teams, the players change so championships in National Hockey League serve all the credit. For a Boston Bru- much every year, it is hard to identify history. This is truly an amazing accomplish- ins fan like myself, it is always dif- with them. But that has not been true ment and I wish him well in his retirement. ficult to understand that once again of the Red Wings. Finally, I express my congratulations to the the Stanley Cup slipped away, but it The team that won the championship Red Wing players for their incredible season, went to a team who had a great year, and the Stanley Cup really melded to- and for showing all of us how to perform was a very deserving; and we want to gether and became a family, taking in under great pressure. I applaud the hard work

VerDate May 23 2002 05:11 Jul 16, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15JY7.063 pfrm12 PsN: H15PT1 H4596 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 15, 2002 and dedication which made this victory pos- Cup under his leadership, with the back to , , Fredrik sible, and would offer my personal apprecia- back wins in 1997 and 1998. I wish, Mr. Bow- Olausson, , Jason Williams, tion on behalf of Michigan’s 16th Congres- man, ‘‘the Winningest Coach in Hockey,’’ all , , Jason El- sional District, to Captain Steve Yzerman, the best in his retirement and thank him for all liott, , Jiri Slegr, and Tomas Brett Hull, , , that he has brought to this great sport. Con- Holmstrom. Lue Robitaille, Sergei Federov, Darren gratulations to President and team owner Mike With the recent signing of and McCarty, Chris Chelios, Niklas Lidstrom, Ilitch and his wife, Marian, who have shown re-signing of Chris Chelios, I look forward to Dominik Hasek, , Jirri Fischer, steadfast support for the team and the City of seeing another Stanley Cup Parade in , , Mathieu Detroit and have been owners of the Red Hockeytown next year! Dandenault, , Ladislav Kohn, Wings franchise since 1982. Their commit- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise Kirk Maltby, Boyd Devereaux, Fredrik ment to the team and the City rings true ev- today in support of congratulating the Detroit Olausson, Steve Duchesne, Jason Williams, eryday. Red Wings for winning the 2002 Stanley Cup Maxim Kuznetsov, Manny Legace, Jason El- For all hockey fans out there and for anyone Hockey Championship. liott, Sean Avery, Jiri Slegr, and Tomas that knows even a little bit about hockey, As one of the Original Six hockey clubs, the Holmstrom. clinching the Stanley Cup is no easy feat. The Red Wings have proven time and time again With the recent signing of Curtis Joseph and Red Wings went through four grueling playoff that they are one of hockey’s premiere fran- re-signing of Chris Chelios, I look forward to rounds and defeated four very competitive and chises of all time. With their three to one vic- seeing another Stanley Cup Parade in skilled teams to win the Cup, including the tory over the Carolina Hurricanes in game five Hockeytown next year! 2001 Stanley Cup Championships, the Colo- of the 2002 , the Wings Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in rado Avalanche in the Western Conference clinched their third Stanley Cup in six years, congratulations of the 2001–, and the valiant Caroline Hurricanes in totaling an impressive ten Cups since the team became a franchise in 1926. With a Champion Detroit Red Wings. the Stanley Cup finals. Although history will be the final judge, the The Red Wings faced strong opposition, but record like that, it makes sense that Detroit Detroit Red Wings are already being consid- showed their true grit and skill every step of has come to be known as Hockeytown USA. So congratulations and a special farewell go ered one of the greatest hockey teams ever the way, getting stronger as each playoff se- to Red Wing coach Scotty Bowman, who an- assembled. Led by the winningest coach in ries progressed. All the players on the Red nounced his retirement just before Steve NHL history, a team made up of truly great Wings contributed to the team’s success. De- Yzerman handed him the Cup after the final players—more than half a dozen prospective servedly, each player will have his name en- game. Congratulations also to Mike Illitch and Hall of Famers and a rookie class with seem- graved on the Stanley Cup, which is consid- Jimmy Devallano for putting this team to- ingly boundless potential—the Red Wings are ered to be the most conveted sports trophy in a team that is greater than the sum of its gether. Congratulations, obviously, to captain North America. Steve Yzerman, to the playoff MVP Nicklas parts. If there is one thing that can be said I would like to thank my Michigan col- Lidstrom, to Brendan Shanahan, to goalie about the team, it’s that they could never be leagues for cosponsoring this resolution. We Dominik Hasek, and to all the members of this counted out. congratulate the Detroit Red Wings on an Throughout the year and the playoffs, the great club for bringing yet another of Lord awesome year. Way to go Red Wings! stars stepped up and led when leadership was Stanley’s coveted chalices to Hockeytown. Hockeytown is proud. needed, and when the veterans had difficul- And congratulations to the Detroit fans that Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ties, the rookies came through when it really stood behind their team through it all. Mr. take this opportunity to congratulate the entire mattered. Under Scotty Bowman, the Red Speaker, we have done it again. Detroit Red Wings organization for winning the Wings came together with an offense as quick Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2002 Stanley Cup on June 13, 2002, and col- and precise as a surgeon’s scalpel, and a de- back the balance of my time. lecting their 10th Cup by defeating the Eastern fense as tenacious as the octopus that we in The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Conference Champion Carolina Hurricanes. Detroit have adopted as our symbol for the CULBERSON). The question is on the mo- After 82 games, followed by perhaps the most playoffs. tion offered by the gentleman from The Red Wings have shown themselves to grueling playoff setup in professional sports, Connecticut (Mr. SHAYS) that the be outstanding role models both on and off the Red Wings proved once again that talent House suspend the rules and agree to the ice. They embody the values of teamwork, and experience could triumph over more the resolution, House Resolution 452. discipline and dignity, and their involvement youthful competition. The question was taken. with the community has brought it together. Marian and Mike Ilitch, the owners of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the For our young people becoming passionate Red Wings and community leaders in Detroit, opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of about the sport of hockey, they couldn’t look have once again returned Lord Stanley’s Cup those present have voted in the affirm- up to a better group of players. to ‘‘Hockeytown,’’ where it rightfully belongs. I ative. And so today I join with my colleagues in would like to thank the Ilitch family for their Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, on that I congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for their dedication to the city of Detroit, State of Michi- demand the yeas and nays. Stanley Cup victory. This team has guts, de- gan, and to all Red Wings fans. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- termination and finesse. has Red Wings fans are indebted to retiring ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the called them the New York Yankees of Hockey, head coach Scotty Bowman, who has brought Chair’s prior announcement, further but I’m not so sure that’s appropriate. They’re the Red Wings to the playoffs 7 times in the proceedings on this motion will be the Detroit Red Wings of Hockey, and that last 8 years, won three Stanley Cups in the postponed. speaks volumes more. past 6 years, and who, with this year’s victory, Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I would like has earned his ninth Stanley Cup victory, sur- f to thank the Representatives for bringing up passing his mentor Joe Blake for the most BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILD- H. Res. 452, a resolution that I, along with championships in National Hockey League LIFE REFUGE EXPANSION ACT support from the entire Michigan delegation, history. This is truly an amazing accomplish- ment and I wish him well in his retirement. Mr. GILCHREST. Mr. Speaker, I introduced congratulating the Red Wings on a move to suspend the rules and pass the tremendous year that culminated in winning Finally, I express my congratulations to the Red Wings players for their incredible season, bill (H.R. 4807) to authorize the Sec- the 2002 Stanley Cup Championship. retary of the Interior to acquire the As a native Detroiter, I am so proud of the and for showing all of us how to perform property in Cecil County, Maryland, Red Wings for bringing the Stanley Cup back under great pressure. I applaud the hard work known as Garrett Island for inclusion to the City of Detroit and the State of Michi- and dedication which made this victory pos- in the Susquehanna National Wildlife gan. They showed true heart, dominance, skill, sible, and would offer my personal apprecia- Refuge, as amended. tion on behalf of Michigan’s 16th Congres- and tenacity throughout regular and post-sea- The Clerk read as follows: sional District, to Captain Steve Yzerman, son play in the National Hockey League. More H.R. 4807 importantly, they showed all of us that any- Brett Hull, Igor Larionov, Brendan Shanahan, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- thing is possible with hard work, determina- , Sergei Federov, Darren resentatives of the United States of America in tion, and a strong team spirit. The Red Wings McCarty, Chris Chelios, Niklas Lidstrom, Congress assembled, are true champions. Dominik Hasek, Kris Draper, Jiri Fischer, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Thank you to head coach Scotty Bowman, Jesse Wallin, Uwe Krupp, Mathieu This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Blackwater who led the Red Wings to their third Stanley Dandenault, Pavel Datsyuk, Ladislav Kohn, National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act’’.

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