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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Bill Pierce on the 
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occasion of the unveiling of a life-sized bronze sculpture in 
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his honor by the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Bill Pierce is considered to be one of the great 
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pitchers in Chicago White Sox history; in the 13 years he spent 
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with the White Sox, he won 186 games, struck out 1,796 batters, 
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and was selected to play in the All-Star Game 7 times, starting 
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the game on 3 different occasions; as a member of the 1959 
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American League Champion White Sox, he threw four scoreless 
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innings out of the bullpen during the World Series; he retired 
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from baseball in 1964, finishing his career with 211 wins, 193 
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complete games, and 38 shutouts; he is ranked first in 
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strikeouts and fourth in total wins in the team's history; he 
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continues to serve as an ambassador for the White Sox 
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organization, appearing at various community events on its 
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behalf; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Bill Pierce is also known for his continuous work 
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raising money for the Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities, 
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raising millions of dollars for the organization, which have 
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gone toward cancer patient care, education, and research 
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programs; and

 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Bill Pierce's congenial personality and upbeat 
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demeanor have made him a favorite of fans throughout the City 
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of Chicago; therefore, be it

 

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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Bill Pierce on the occasion of the unveiling of 
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the bronze sculpture in his honor and wish him continued 
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success and happiness in the future; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Bill Pierce as a symbol of our esteem and respect.