[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 188 (Monday, December 10, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S15081]
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                     HONORING THE LATE JOE NUXHALL

  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 398 submitted earlier 
today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 398) honoring the life and 
     recognizing the accomplishments of Joe Nuxhall, broadcaster 
     for the Cincinnati Reds.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to 
reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements be printed 
in the Record without intervening action or debate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 398) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              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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