[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 232 Introduced in House (IH)]







109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 232

Congratulating Ray Lane for his induction into the Michigan Association 
                     of Broadcasters' Hall of Fame.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 29, 2005

Mrs. Miller of Michigan submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
        which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating Ray Lane for his induction into the Michigan Association 
                     of Broadcasters' Hall of Fame.

Whereas Ray Lane has been a fixture in Michigan sports broadcasting for almost 
        four decades, making him one of the most recognized and distinguished 
        sports broadcasters in Michigan;
Whereas Mr. Lane has served as a broadcaster for the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit 
        Lions, the Detroit Pistons, the Detroit Red Wings, the University of 
        Michigan football team, the Michigan State University football team, and 
        the University of Detroit basketball team;
Whereas Mr. Lane is a former Michigan Sportscaster of the Year, a past president 
        of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association, and is inducted into the 
        Michigan Sports Hall of Fame;
Whereas Mr. Lane continues to occasionally provide play-by-play for the Detroit 
        Tigers on WKBD-TV, providing fans young and old with masterful coverage 
        and commentary;
Whereas Mr. Lane is respected by people across the State of Michigan and the 
        United States, not only for his outstanding skills as a broadcaster, but 
        also for his exceptional generosity and community leadership;
Whereas Mr. Lane devotes much of his time supporting charitable organizations 
        such as the Boys & Girls Club, Variety Club, the American Heart 
        Association, and the American Cancer Society; and
Whereas Mr. Lane is a gentleman both inside and outside the broadcast booth, an 
        inspirational volunteer in his community, and is dedicated to making a 
        difference in the lives of others: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) congratulates Ray Lane for his induction into the 
        Michigan Association of Broadcasters' Hall of Fame;
            (2) honors and recognizes the achievements of Ray Lane in 
        the field of broadcasting and in contributing to his community; 
        and
            (3) urges the people of the United States to recognize the 
        contributions of Ray Lane to the United States through his 
        achievements in broadcasting and community involvement.
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