HON. RON PAUL
OF TEXAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Wednesday, January 6, 1999
1999 Ron Paul 2:1 Mr. PAUL.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay
honor to my long-time friend, Nolan Ryan, on
the announcement of his election to the Baseball
Hall of Fame. I’ve known Nolan for many
years, and I knew him as a kind, generous
man who seeks to do what is right and just.
It seems there are so few heroes for kids
today, especially in athletics, but I can sincerely
commend Nolan Ryan as a true hero of
our times, a role-model for our youth, and a
man worthy of honor and respect.
1999 Ron Paul 2:2 Nolan was born in Refugio, Texas, a historic
town in my congressional district, but he was
destined for the national stage. His successful
career spanned 27 years, taking him from
rural Texas to the dug-outs of the New York
Mets, the California Angels, the Houston
Astros and the Texas Rangers. He pitched a
record seven no-hitter games, but his real
fame comes from having pitched 5,714 strikeouts.
1999 Ron Paul 2:3 Nolan told newspaper reporters yesterday
that he never viewed himself as a “hall of
famer.” For once, I have to disagree with my
friend. He is Hall of Fame material not only for
his prowess on the field, but for his strong
character and unwavering dedication to his
family, his friends, his beliefs, and his God.
1999 Ron Paul 2:4 I trust all my colleagues join me in congratulating
Nolan Ryan.
Note:
1999 Ron Paul 2:2
congressional district probably should be capitalized:
Congressional district.
