Political Quotes

“I rise to submit a resolution, along with Senator Levin, to honor Ernie Harwell, the voice of the Detroit Tigers. As Tiger fans across the country know, Ernie Harwell is retiring this year after broadcasting major league baseball for 55 years, the last 42 of which were in Detroit. Ernie Harwell has broadcast some of the great moments in baseball, including the debut of Willie Mays, Bobby Thompson's ``shot heard round the world'' and Hoyt Wilhelm's famous no hitter against the Yankees in 1958. In addition, he also called the Tigers' last two World Series victories in 1968 and 1984. He also brought to life the performances of some of baseball's greats, like Sparky Anderson, Kirk Gibson, Al Kaline, Denny McLain, Alan Trammel and many others. Tigers fans have such fond memories of Ernie Harwell, it is hard to believe that he will not be in the broadcast booth next year. Since Sunday, September 15 is Ernie Harwell Day at Comerica Park in Detroit, Senator Levin and I wanted to take up and pass this resolution congratulating Ernie on his great career and wishing him the best of luck in retirement.”