[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 398 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 398

 Honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, 
                  broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 10, 2007

Mr. Brown submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, 
                  broadcaster for the Cincinnati Reds.

Whereas Joe Nuxhall was born on July 30, 1928, in Hamilton, Ohio;
Whereas on June 10, 1944, at the age of 15 years, 10 months, and 11 days Joe 
        Nuxhall became the youngest player in the modern era to appear in a 
        major league baseball game;
Whereas Joe Nuxhall earned over 100 victories in his sixteen year major league 
        career and was elected into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame;
Whereas Joe Nuxhall began a radio broadcasting career in 1967 and went on to 
        call over 6,000 games for the Cincinnati Reds;
Whereas Joe Nuxhall had a career spanning over sixty years with the Cincinnati 
        Reds;
Whereas Joe Nuxhall will be remembered for his signature sign off, ``This is the 
        Ol' Lefthander rounding third and heading for home.'';
Whereas Joe Nuxhall whose voice was synonymous with baseball and the summer for 
        generations of fans across the country;
Whereas Joe Nuxhall was a beloved community leader, philanthropist, husband, 
        father, and advocate for children, public schools, and the elderly; and
Whereas Ohio has lost a beloved son and baseball one of its most distinctive 
        voices with the passing of Joe Nuxhall on November 15, 2007: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate honors the life of Joe Nuxhall, baseball 
legend, dedicated family man, and civic-minded leader.
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