[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 132 (Monday, September 29, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H8059]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL DIVISION CHAMPION HOUSTON 
                                 ASTROS

  (Mr. BENTSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Houston Astros 
from my district for winning the National League Central Division. 
Fittingly, the division winning game came 11 years to the day after the 
Astros won their last division title when pitcher Mike Scott threw a 
no-hitter against the San Francisco Giants.
  In winning the Central Division title, the Astros have displayed the 
grit and determination that are the hallmarks of Houston's brand of 
baseball. With all-stars such as first baseman Jeff Bagwell, second 
baseman Craig Biggio, pitchers Darryl Kile and Billy Wagner, the Astros 
have played exciting baseball, displaying their explosive offense and 
stellar defense throughout the season.
  I would also like to praise the rookie manager for the Astros, Larry 
Dierker. A former Astros pitcher during the 1960's and 1970's, Larry 
gave up his highly respected job as a color commentator for the Astros 
radio and television broadcasts to become the new manager of the team 
last October.
  As Houston is known as the city of champions, my bet is with the 
Astros to bring the World Series title home in October.

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