[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 166 (Thursday, September 24, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING ROBERTO CLEMENTE

  (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the outstanding 
career, life, and accomplishments of Roberto Clemente.
  Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Roberto was a talented athlete from a 
young age and an Olympic hopeful in track and field. Roberto excelled 
in baseball from a young age and worked his way into the Hall of Fame. 
He had a wonderful professional career, including 12 Gold Glove Awards, 
among his many other achievements.
  His off-the-field accomplishments were also something to be in awe 
of, spending much of his free time on charity work or serving with the 
United States Marine Corps.
  His number, 21, was retired by the Pittsburgh Pirates after his 
untimely death. His accomplishments on the field and off the field 
deserve to have his number retired by Major League Baseball.
  Rest in peace, Mr. Clemente. May God bless you, and we all consider 
you our hero.

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