[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 150 (Monday, September 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H7947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE THUNDERBOLT FIRE DEPARTMENT

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
heroism of the Thunderbolt Fire Department for its swift and effective 
response after Savannah Bananas pitcher Bill Lee collapsed while 
warming up.
  Bill ``Spaceman'' Lee is a legendary pitcher, a Boston Red Sox Hall 
of Famer, and a notorious personality in Major League Baseball. He is 
beloved by his community. Teammates and colleagues use words like 
``infectious,'' ``unique,'' and ``living legend'' to describe him.
  His commitment to the great American pastime is lifelong, having 
continued to pitch for 40 years after the end of his career in the 
major leagues.
  While warming up for a Savannah Bananas game, Bill, unfortunately, 
suffered from a sudden cardiac episode that rendered him unconscious 
and unable to breathe. The Thunderbolt Fire Department reacted 
immediately, however, and Bill was quickly resuscitated and in a stable 
condition when he was transferred to a local hospital.
  Bill is already well on his way to a full and speedy recovery and is 
today in great spirits, waiting for his next game.
  We have the Thunderbolt Fire Department's timely intervention to 
thank for saving this baseball legend's life, and I take this 
opportunity to recognize them today.

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