Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, October 2, 2001

NEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, October 2, 2001 3 1 5 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 CONTACT: Henry Fawell 202/225-3061 Congressman Ehrlich Honors Cal Ripken with Congressional Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bob Ehrlich (MD-2) honored Cal Ripken today by introducing House Resolution 247, which pays tribute to the Orioles’ legend and his commitment to excellence on and off the baseball diamond. Congressman Ehrlich stated, “In a money-driven age, when athletes are lured from franchise to franchise by the biggest salary, Cal Ripken remained loyal to O’s fans and the state of Maryland for all of his 21 spectacular seasons. He may be headed for Cooperstown in a few years, but Cal Ripken will always be a favorite son in Baltimore. ” H. Res. 247, which was enacted in the House with unanimous consent, honors Cal Ripken for his baseball career and congratulates him on his retirement. During Ripken’s twenty-one seasons with Baltimore, Ripken was a 19-time All-Star, twice being named the All-Star game’s Most Valuable Player. Ripken also won two Gold Glove Awards, was a two-time American League MVP, and, in 1995, broke Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive games played, finishing with 2,632 straight starts. In addition, Ripken and his wife, Kelly, have led their community’s efforts to fight illiteracy and help inner-city youths lead safe, healthy lives. Finally, Ripken has pledged the funds needed to construct a baseball facility in Harford County, Maryland for the county’s youth. Congressman Ehrlich continued, “No Orioles fan will forget Cal’s accomplishments at the ballpark, but his work throughout the Maryland community may have been his greatest feat. On behalf of all Marylanders, my colleagues in Congress, and baseball enthusiasts around the world, I salute Cal on a record-breaking career and his lasting achievements in the Baltimore community.” ###