[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 91 (Thursday, June 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1189]
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    TRIBUTE TO PAUL M. DOWD AND THE NAMING OF THE BASEBALL FIELD AT 
        WAHCONAH PARK IN PITTSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS IN HIS HONOR

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 23, 2011

  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Paul M. Dowd 
for his longtime service to the City of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and 
whose name will hereinafter be associated with the historic baseball 
field at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield.
  Mr. Dowd first came to Pittsfield in 1966 as a pitcher for the 
Pittsfield Red Sox--having been signed by that organization in 1964--
from his home state of Michigan, where he also attended Ferris State 
College. He has been a full-time resident of Pittsfield for the past 35 
years. During that time, he has generously dedicated his time to the 
community.
  Thirty years ago, Mr. Dowd founded the Berkshire County Chapter of 
the Jimmy Fund and remains active as its president. He was elected to 
the Pittsfield City Council for six years, served in the United States 
Marine Reserves, coached Little League baseball, and is a member of the 
Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, and American Legion. Mr. Dowd is well 
known in the community for his selfless and thoughtful commitment to 
improving the quality of life for children afflicted with cancer.
  In recognition of his magnanimous service to the community and its 
children, the Pittsfield City Council and the Pittsfield Park 
Commission voted unanimously to name the baseball field at Wahconah 
Park as the Paul M. Dowd Field. Because of his outstanding commitment 
to the welfare of Pittsfield's citizenry, Mr. Dowd is most deserving of 
this high honor.

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