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FL H9095

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Alan Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Andre Dawson, a native Floridian, for his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 25, 2010
  • Dawson was the only major league player to receive 75 percent of votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America needed for Hall of Fame entry in 2010
  • Highlights career achievements including 2,774 hits, 438 home runs, 1,591 RBIs, eight All-Star selections, and eight Gold Glove awards over 21 seasons
  • Won 1987 National League Most Valuable Player Award with the Chicago Cubs after batting .287 with 49 home runs and 137 RBIs, becoming the first player on a last-place team to win MVP
  • Directs presentation of this resolution to Dawson as recognition of his accomplishments in major league baseball

Legislative Description

Andre Dawson

Last Action

Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only

4/29/2011

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