[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 23031]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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                      SALUTING THE HOUSTON ASTROS

  (Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I know that we have spent the 
day on some very serious and very important issues.
  Coming from Houston, Texas, however, I wanted to salute my team, even 
as they make their way to St. Louis to begin their journey and their 
trek that we hope will be a successful run at the World Series. The 
Houston Astros have given us a good run this season. It is not over. We 
had a challenging game last evening.
  But I thought it was always appropriate to thank a team when it is on 
its way to making good. The Astros have played their hearts out. To 
Drayton McLane and family and to the Astros and their leadership, their 
coaches, their corporate office and all of the players and their 
families and all of the Houston fans, hold on and be strong.
  Because we know that a good run and a strong play and the right kind 
of spirit will give us the opportunity to look down at Wednesday and 
Thursday for a better day. So thank you, Astros, for a season already 
done. And we look forward to a new day on Wednesday and Thursday.

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