[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E87]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              CRAIG BIGGIO

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 21, 2015

  Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the recent announcement of Houston 
Astros legend Craig Biggio's entrance into the Baseball Hall of Fame is 
an achievement long in the making. In his franchise record 20 seasons 
with the Houston Astros organization, Biggio was loved by fans for his 
work on and off the field.
  On the field, Biggio holds Houston Astros franchise records in games 
played, at-bats, runs scored, hits, doubles, and extra base hits. 
Biggio has played in seven all-star games, won five Silver Sluggers 
awards, and four Gold Gloves.
  However, off the field is where Biggio has really shined. He's a 
supporter of the Sunshine Kids Foundation, an organization dedicated to 
providing positive group activities and emotional support for kids 
receiving cancer treatment. In 2007, Biggio received the Roberto 
Clemente award for best exemplifying the game of baseball, 
sportsmanship, community involvement, and individual contribution to 
his team. A dedicated family man, Biggio has been married to his wife, 
Patty, for 22 years. He also has two sons, Conor and Cavan, and a 
daughter, Quinn. Biggio is currently a baseball coach at St. Thomas 
High School in Houston and has led the Eagles to back-to-back TAPPS 5A 
State Championships.
  His achievements speak for themselves. I'm proud to have known him 
and proud to be able to call him a fellow Houstonian.
  And that's just the way it is.

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