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CA AR128
Resolution
Status
Passed
8/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
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AI Summary
- California Assembly honors the legacy of Fernando Valenzuela and proclaims he has earned his place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame
- Valenzuela was born November 1, 1960, in Sonora, Mexico, and became a six-time All-Star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers who won the 1981 Cy Young Award and National League Rookie of the Year
- His iconic "Fernandomania" debut on opening day 1981 sparked a cultural movement for Latinos in Los Angeles and across California, providing representation and inspiration for Latino communities
- Valenzuela recorded over 2,000 strikeouts, pitched over 100 complete games, and won multiple awards including Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards during his 10-year tenure with the Dodgers
- Assembly urges the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Baseball Writers' Association of America to induct Valenzuela and directs transmittal of the resolution to relevant organizations
Legislative Description
Relative to the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction of Fernando Valenzuela.
Last Action
Read. Adopted.
8/24/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules8/23/2022
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