[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 660 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 21, 2004.
Whereas on May 18, 2004, Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks became only
the 17th pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw a perfect
game;
Whereas at age 40 Randy Johnson is the oldest pitcher in Major League Baseball
history to throw a perfect game;
Whereas Randy Johnson is only the 5th pitcher in Major League Baseball history
to throw no-hitters in both the American and National Leagues;
Whereas throughout his 17 years in Major League Baseball, Randy Johnson has won
a World Series, been named World Series co-MVP, thrown 2 no-hitters, won
Cy Young Awards in both the American and National Leagues, and set
multiple strikeout records, trailing only Nolan Ryan, Roger Clemens, and
Steve Carlton on the all-time strikeout leaders list;
Whereas by pitching a perfect game Randy Johnson joins an elite class of
pitchers that spans the ages and includes some of the all-time baseball
greats, including John Ward of the Providence Giants, John Richmond of
the Worcester Brown Stockings, Cy Young of the Boston Pilgrims, Addie
Joss of the Cleveland Indians, Charlie Robertson of the Chicago White
Sox, Don Larsen of the New York Yankees, Jim Bunning of the Philadelphia
Phillies, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Catfish Hunter of the
Oakland Athletics, Len Barker of the Cleveland Indians, Mike Witt of the
California Angels, Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds, Dennis Martinez
of the Montreal Expos, Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers, David Wells of
the New York Yankees, and David Cone of the New York Yankees;
Whereas during his perfect game Randy Johnson threw only 117 pitches, 87 of
which were strikes, struck out 13 of the 27 hitters he faced, and had
his last pitch clocked at 98 miles per hour; and
Whereas Randy Johnson is considered one of the best pitchers in baseball today,
and his perfect game only adds to his impressive list of accomplishments
and his reputation as one of the dominant pitchers in baseball history:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks on
pitching a perfect game on May 18, 2004; and
(2) recognizes Randy Johnson for a brilliant career.
Attest:
Clerk.