[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 22 (Friday, February 5, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H392]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HENRY LOUIS ``HANK'' AARON

  (Mr. CARL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. CARL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the legend 
of Henry Louis ``Hank'' Aaron, a native of Mobile, Alabama.
  Hammering Hank is a baseball legend respected not only for his 
performance on the field but also for being a civil rights icon who 
helped pave the way for equality in professional sports.
  Hank Aaron is one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He 
became the first player in major league history to record 500 home runs 
and over 3,000 hits, ultimately defeating Babe Ruth's home run record.
  Hank Aaron's leadership and character reflect the best of American 
values, and his legacy will live on for generations. I am proud to call 
him a fellow Mobilian.

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