[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H3423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING DALLAS BRADEN FOR PITCHING A PERFECT GAME

  (Mr. McNERNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Oakland A's 
pitcher and Stockton resident Dallas Braden on pitching a perfect game 
on May 9, 2010. On Mother's Day, Dallas accomplished a feat that few 
ever have, going nine innings without allowing a single batter to reach 
first base. Dallas made history by pitching the 19th perfect game in 
Major League history.
  Dallas has been playing baseball his entire life. He grew up in 
Stockton and played baseball at Stagg High. He was drafted by the A's 
in 2004 and made his Major League debut in 2007. Dallas is known for 
his community service in Stockton. And let me tell you, Dallas, you've 
made our city proud.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Dallas Braden on pitching 
a perfect game.

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