[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 501 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 30, 2007.
Whereas Craig Biggio has reached 3,000 base hits as a Major League Baseball 
        player and all while playing for the Houston Astros with an unmatched 
        hustle and work ethic;
Whereas Craig Biggio is only the 27th player in Major League Baseball history to 
        reach this historic milestone, joining such baseball greats as Willie 
        Mays, Hank Aaron, Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken Jr., and Ty Cobb;
Whereas Craig Biggio is not only a member of the exclusive 3,000 hit club, but 
        also holds the Major League record for most games played with one team 
        at 2,768 and counting over the past 20 seasons;
Whereas Craig Biggio is 7th all-time in Major League Baseball with 653 doubles 
        and should move into 5th place by the end of the current season;
Whereas Craig Biggio holds the Astros career records for games played, at-bats, 
        runs scored, hits, doubles, and extra-base hits;
Whereas Craig Biggio is a tireless leader in the community for charitable 
        causes, serving for the last decade as lead spokesperson for Sunshine 
        Kids, which is an organization that supports children fighting cancer 
        and their families;
Whereas Craig Biggio and his wife Patti have helped to raise nearly $2,000,000 
        dollars for Sunshine Kids and have impacted numerous cancer-stricken 
        families throughout the Houston area by leading fun activities like 
        attending Houston Astros, Rockets, and Texan games and The Houston 
        Livestock Show and Rodeo;
Whereas Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane, Jr. recently stated, ``No one has 
        meant more to our community development than Craig and Patty Biggio.''; 
        and
Whereas Craig Biggio has been honored with many awards to recognize his 
        distinguished contributions to the sport of baseball and to the 
        community, including the Hutch Award in 2005 for resilience and always 
        showing a fighting competitive spirit, and being named one of Sporting 
        News' Good Guys in 2004 for all his community service work off the 
        field: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros for reaching 3,000 
        base hits as a Major League Baseball player;
            (2) recognizes his outstanding service to the community through his 
        charitable work and dedication to the Houston Astros organization; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a 
        copy of this resolution to Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros and to 
        Astros team owner Mr. Drayton McLane, Jr. for appropriate display.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.