HR1417: HR1417 Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize; urge the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame

26 LC 129 1214 House Resolution 1417 By: Representatives Wade of the 9th, Evans of the 57th, Smith of the 18th, Gaines of the 120th, Gunter of the 8th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day and urging the Major League Baseball1 Hall of Fame Committee to induct Dale Murphy into the National Baseball Hall of Fame;2 and for other purposes.3 WHEREAS, Dale Murphy spent 14 of his 18 years in major league baseball with the Atlanta4 Braves, and he is one of only 11 players in baseball history to have played in 740 consecutive5 games; and6 WHEREAS, during his illustrious career, he twice received the N ational League Most7 Valuable Player Award, was a four-time recipient of the Silver Slugger Award and a8 five-time Gold Glove Award winner, and was selected to the National League All-Star Team9 seven times; and10 WHEREAS, his career statistics include a .265 batting average w ith 2,111 hits, 398 home11 runs, and 1,266 runs batted in; and12 WHEREAS, perhaps the most idealized and beloved baseball player of the 1980s, Dale13 Murphy also earned recognition and distinction off the field fo r his consistent support of14 H. R. 1417 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1214 numerous charities in the community and for the example he set as a faithful and loving15 husband and father; and16 WHEREAS, a hero to millions of children around the nation, he s trove to live up to the17 image his fans expected of him; he was always the last player t o leave the field, making18 certain that he gave an autograph to every kid waiting to meet him; and19 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has earned his well-deserved reputation for athletic20 achievement by performing with initiative and precision during his time on the baseball field;21 and22 WHEREAS, his dedication to the sport of baseball, along with his exceptional work ethic and23 competitive spirit, have earned him the respect and admiration of his peers and have given24 inspiration to many; and25 WHEREAS, in honor of his distinguished 18-year career and many wonderful26 accomplishments, the State of Georgia celebrates February 26, 2026, as Dale Murphy Day.27 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28 the members of this body recognize February 26, 2026, as Dale M urphy Day and urge his29 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the32 public and the press.33 H. R. 1417 - 2 -