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GA HR1247

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jay Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives commends Thomas Michael "Tom" Glavine for his induction into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, announced on January 8, 2014, in his first year of eligibility
  • Glavine pitched for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets over a 22-year career, winning two National League Cy Young Awards (1991 and 1998) and recording 304 career wins
  • Glavine recorded 164 victories during the 1990s, the second highest win total for a National League pitcher that decade, and had three consecutive seasons with 20 or more wins beginning in 1991
  • Glavine officially retired on February 11, 2010, and became a special assistant to Braves president John Schuerholz; the Braves retired his #47 on August 6, 2010
  • The resolution invites Glavine to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time designated by the Speaker and directs the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to him

Legislative Description

Glavine, Thomas Michael "Tom"; induction into Major League Baseball Hall of Fame; commend and invite to House

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

2/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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