[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 188 (Monday, December 10, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S15077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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     SENATE RESOLUTION 398--HONORING THE LIFE AND RECOGNIZING THE 
  ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF JOE NUXHALL, BROADCASTER FOR THE CINCINNATI REDS

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

                              S. Res. 398

       Whereas Joe Nuxhall was born on July 30th, 1928 in 
     Hamilton, Ohio.
       Whereas on June 10th, 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 
     signoff, ``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.
       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.
       Resolved, That the Senate honors the life of Joe Nuxhall, 
     baseball legend, dedicated family man, and civic-minded 
     leader.

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