[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 103 (Monday, August 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: August 1, 1994]


 
                        UNTIL THERE'S A CURE DAY

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, August 1, 1994

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, the San Francisco Giants defeated 
the Colorado Rockies by a score of 9 to 4. But something far more 
important happened at Candlestick Park yesterday than Matt Williams' 
league leading 39th and 40th home runs. The Giants sponsored ``Until 
There's A Cure Day,'' becoming the first professional sports franchise 
to set aside a day solely dedicated to the fight against AIDS.
  The Giants donated $1 from every ticket sold to San Francisco 
nonprofit organizations. With the sale of T-shirts and other items, the 
team raised more than $100,000 in a single afternoon.
  Mr. Speaker, what the San Francisco Giants have done is as all-
American as Abner Doubleday's sport itself--they've extended their 
hands and hearts to those in their community who need help. All-star 
relief pitcher Rod Beck and his wife have donated their time and energy 
to pediatric AIDS foundations for several years. His teammates and the 
rest of the Giants organizations have pledged to continue speaking out 
on the need for more dialog, education, and compassion regarding the 
disease.
  The San Francisco Giants deserve our congratulations and support. 
Because of the Giants, many others have a chance to win.

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