Governor Granholm Issues Proclamation Declaring Galarraga Pitched Perfect Game

[SharonRB]

Governor Granholm Issues Proclamation Declaring Galarraga Pitched Perfect Game
Contact: Tiffany Brown 517-335-6397



June 3, 2010
LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today delivered on her promise to issue a proclamation declaring that Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga indeed pitched a perfect game last night against the Cleveland Indians.

The governor's proclamation follows:

"Whereas, pitching a perfect game is considered one of the crowning achievements of sport, attained only 20 times in the history of Major League Baseball; and,

"Whereas, a perfect game is defined as when a pitcher or pitchers retire each batter during the course of a game lasting at least nine innings; and,

"Whereas, Armando Galarraga retired all 27 players in order, a feat no Tigers pitcher has ever accomplished; and,

"Whereas, an umpire's missed call resulted in Armando Galarraga being charged a hit that clearly should have been an out; and,

"Whereas, the umpire graciously admitted his mistake after the game ended; and,

"Whereas, video replays unmistakably show Galarraga to have retired all batters;

"Now, Therefore, be it Resolved that I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby declare Armando Galarraga to have pitched a perfect game, and I join Tigers fans all across the globe in saluting his unassailable accomplishment - the first perfect game in Tigers history."

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[DrDan]

1. I used to have respect for Granholm . . .

[Festivito]

14. Let me guess: You have more respect for her, and now you're in awe!

That's a stand-up politician. Hearing all that water-cooler talk, she did something.

[Stinky The Clown]

17. Wow. Who pissed in your corn flakes?

[Patsy Stone]

2. Nice!

Your governor rocks. :thumbsup:, Jennifer! I posted a sympathy thread for you and the Tigers in the Clubhouse. That was just highway robbery.

[SharonRB]

19. She's going to be on Countdown at 8:52

She rocks!

[louis-t]

3. Too bad the missed call had to screw this up.

Dan Petry came within 1 pitch of a perfect game in '83 or '84.

[Scuba]

4. Things must be going well in Michigan...

...if the Governor has time to get involved with entertainment industry stats.

[Stinky The Clown]

18. Do you really think this cost more than a minute of her time?

It was a good natured gesture. Can't you accept that?

[Better Believe It]

5. Gov. Granholm should now send Bud Selig a letter asking him to overrule the umpire.

Selig has the power to do that.

It's the right thing to do.

[meegbear]

6. Can Granholm issue a proclamation that I'm, like, the coolest guy ever?

Oh, and that beer totally rocks.

[DrDan]

7. apparently she can . . . and seems to have the time to do so . . .

not much pressing on her calendar, apparently

[SharonRB]

20. Sheesh

Lighten up, will ya?

[Demoiselle]

8. Yes, I believe she can.

It's a proclamation, not a law.
I like Jennifer Granholm. And as far as taking time out of her busy schedule in the "real world"...how much time did she need...five minutes?
I'm glad she did it. And I hope she petitions Selig too.

[Better Believe It]

10. It's was written by her staff and only took her a few seconds to sign it.

[Better Believe It]

9. But are you a perfect guy and can you pitch a perfect game?

:)

[meegbear]

15. One of those is true ...

modesty forbids me from saying which.

[davidinalameda]

11. Perry?

is it sad that I totally get that reference?

[meegbear]

16. Nah! It's a great show.

[nichomachus]

12. Cool -- now can the governor of Illinois declare that the Cubbies won the World Series?

[mopinko]

13. good for her.

it would be nice is selig overruled the ump.