[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 95 (Thursday, July 16, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1317]
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                       RECOGNIZING SCOTT ELARTON

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 1998

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the exemplary achievements of Scott Elarton who was recently called to 
pitch for the Houston Astros, a National League Baseball club. Elarton 
is the 22 year old son of L.D. and Mary Elarton of Lamar, Colorado.
  Elarton, who was Valedictorian of the Lamar High School class of 1994 
and forfeited a full-ride scholarship to Stanford in order to play 
professional baseball, has enjoyed success in the National Baseball 
League. He was 9-4 with a 4.01 ERA in 14 starts for the Class-AAA 
Pacific Coast League in New Orleans. In his first four minor-League 
seasons, Elarton went 44-23 with a 3.50 ERA in 96 starts. His best 
season was 1996, when he was 12-7 with a 2.92 ERA at Kissimmee in the 
Class-A Florida State League. Last year in 20 starts at Jackson in the 
Double-A Texas League, Elarton was 7-4 with a 3.24 ERA and leading the 
league in strikeouts. Elarton also made headlines when, pitching in 
Puerto Rico during the winter, he threw the league's first no-hitter in 
15 years against a lineup that featured eight major-league players.
  Elarton pitched his first major-league game in Houston against the 
Cincinnati Reds on June 20. However, the Colorado native soon found 
himself back at home pitching against the Colorado Rockies in front of 
a crowd including three hundreds fans who traveled from Lamar to see 
their favorite player.
  As a Member of Congress representing the Fourth District in Colorado, 
I am proud to recognize this fine young man for the excellence he has 
achieved in every aspect of his life. He is a tremendous example of the 
success found when hard work and dedication are coupled with integrity. 
He is an asset to his community as he serves as a role model for young 
men and women. I feel privileged to represent Scott Elarton and his 
family and congratulate them on this milestone.

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