[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 482 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         July 16, 2002.
Whereas Theodore Samuel Williams served his country with honor and distinction 
        as a Naval Aviator during World War II and as a Marine fighter pilot 
        during the Korean War;
Whereas Ted Williams, during his service in the Marines during the Korean War, 
        flew on 39 combat missions and earned an Air Medal and two Gold Stars;
Whereas Ted Williams' exploits while playing baseball with the Boston Red Sox 
        from 1939-1960 led to him being referred to as ``the greatest hitter who 
        ever lived'';
Whereas during his career with the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams had 2,654 total 
        hits, 521 home runs, and a lifetime batting average of .344, despite 
        losing almost five full seasons to military service;
Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams hit for an average of 
        .406 in 1941 and is the last major league baseball player to hit for an 
        average above .400;
Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams led the American League 
        in batting six times, in slugging percentage nine times, in total bases 
        six times, and in runs scored six times;
Whereas as a member of the Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams won two Triple Crowns, 
        was twice named the Most Valuable Player of the American League, was 
        chosen as an American League All-Star 16 times, and was named the player 
        of the decade for the 1950's;
Whereas Ted Williams had a career on-base percentage of .481, the highest in the 
        history of the major leagues;
Whereas Ted Williams was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966; and
Whereas Ted Williams provided invaluable assistance to the Commonwealth of 
        Massachusetts through his efforts on behalf of and support for the Jimmy 
        Fund in order to help eradicate cancer in children: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the outstanding 
accomplishments of Ted Williams and expresses its deepest sympathies 
and condolences to the family of Ted Williams on his passing.

            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.