[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 19, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S3983]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

                                 ______
                                 

                RECOGNIZING THE PUJOLS FAMILY FOUNDATION

 Mrs. McCASKILL. Mr. President, today I commemorate the work 
and commitment of the Pujols Family Foundation. We all know Albert 
Pujols as one of today's most notable baseball players and, of course, 
the first baseman for my home team, the St. Louis Cardinals. However, 
in addition to his commitments as a professional athlete, Albert has 
chosen to invest his time and compassion for the past 5 years in the 
Pujols Family Foundation. In its efforts to provide education, medical 
relief, and supplies to impoverished children, the Pujols Family 
Foundation has funded Haitian disaster relief, family-oriented events 
in St. Louis, and mission trips to the Dominican Republic. Through 
their efforts and service, the Pujols Family Foundation has become a 
saving grace for families living with Down's syndrome, disabilities, 
and life-threatening illnesses without means to afford many of the 
necessities we take for granted.
  Albert Pujols also uses baseball as a way to bring new joy and relief 
to children in the Dominican Republic. Batey Baseball is a new joint 
venture for 2010 and is spearheaded by Albert Pujols, the Pujols Family 
Foundation, and Compassion International. Its mission is to teach 
responsibility, teamwork, and leadership to young men in the Dominican 
Republic through the sport of baseball. Set to launch in the summer of 
2010, this program will bring joy and hope to many young baseball 
enthusiasts in the Dominican Republic.
  It is a welcome occurrence when I have the honor to come before this 
body and acknowledge the selfless and tireless work done by Missourians 
on behalf of those less fortunate.
  On behalf of myself and the people of Missouri, I would like to 
recognize and congratulate Albert Pujols, his wife Derdre, and the 
Pujols Family Foundation on their 5 years of service to the people of 
St. Louis, MO, and the world.

                          ____________________