The Speaker, on behalf of the entire membership offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 294. 

            A resolution to recognize the perfect game pitched by Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers on June 2, 2010, against the Cleveland Indians.

            Whereas, The Detroit Tigers are an important part of our great state and provide countless hours of entertainment to our citizens every summer; and

            Whereas, A perfect game, a no-hitter where no opposing player reaches a base, is pitched very rarely. This feat is so difficult only 20 perfect games have been pitched in the history of major league baseball.  The Detroit Tigers have never pitched a perfect game before; and

            Whereas, Armando Galarraga, a native of Venezuela, has spent the last two seasons with the Detroit Tigers. On Wednesday, June 2, 2010, he threw 88 pitches, of which 67 were strikes; and

            Whereas, Umpire James Joyce, had called the last out incorrectly and has admitted it. Armando Galarraga responded with poise and class and returned to the mound to finish the game; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body offer this expression of our highest tribute to honor Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers, for his perfect game that was pitched on June 2, 2010, against the Cleveland Indians; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Armando Galarraga and the Detroit Tigers as evidence of our lasting esteem for his perfect game.