On the recordJuly 9, 2004
I thank the sponsors of this event. There were over 5,000 people, the largest crowd at the event ever, and it will produce over $100,000 for the Adult Literacy Council and Boys and Girls Clubs of the Washington area. They are always very worthy recipients. Thanks to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Sabo), half of the budget of the Adult Literacy Council will be provided from the proceeds of this game. We are very pleased about that. I want to thank Hall of Famer Lou Brock, who was brought here by the auspices of the Baseball Hall of Fame, as well as Major League Baseball. He was very gracious, threw out the first ball, threw a strike, signed autographs for the kids, and had pictures taken. To Lou Brock and his wife, thank you for making the 43rd annual baseball game one to remember.
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