This measure would recognize the legendary career of Vincent Edward Vin Scully.

This measure would recognize the legendary career of Vincent Edward Vin Scully.

This measure would recognize the legendary career of Vincent Edward Vin Scully.

This measure would recognize the legendary career of Vincent Edward Vin Scully.

WHEREAS, Vincent Edward Vin Scully was born in the Bronx, New York City on November 29, 1927. At an early age, Vin Scully became fascinated with football broadcasts on the radio and decided that he wanted to become a sports announcer; and

WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Navy for two years, Vin Scully began his career as a student broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University. While at Fordham, Scully played outfield for two seasons on Fordhams baseball team and called baseball, basketball, and football games for the universitys radio station; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully was recruited in 1949 by Red Barber, the sports director of the CBS Radio Network, for the networks college football coverage. In 1950, Scully joined Hall of Fame announcers Red Barber and Connie Desmond as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers broadcast team, only a year after graduating from Fordham. In 1953, Scully replaced Barber for the 1953 World Series coverage. At the age of 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a record that stands to this day; and

WHEREAS, During the 1954 season, Vin Scully became the Brooklyn Dodgers principal announcer. Scully announced Dodger games in Brooklyn until 1957. After the club moved to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, Scully quickly became popular in southern California; and

WHEREAS, In his illustrious career, Vin Scully has worked with many accomplished broadcast partners, including Jerry Doggett, Ross Porter, Don Drysdale, Sonny Jurgensen, Alex Hawkins, George Allen, Jim Brown, John Madden, Hank Stram, Pat Summerall, Curt Gowdy, Ken Venturi, Ben Wright, Brent Musburger, and Sparky Anderson. Scully has worked for major broadcast networks, including CBS, ABC, and NBC, covering Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the PGA Tour; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, 32 years after he first became a Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully reached the pinnacle of his immaculate career in baseball when he was inducted into the Broadcasters Wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ford C. Frick Award recipient. In addition to this award, Scully has received a Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy Award for sportscasting as well as multiple other lifetime achievement awards and hall of fame inductions relative to broadcasting and sportscasting; and

WHEREAS, On September 5, 2014, Bud Selig presented Vin Scully with the Major League Baseball Commissioners Historic Achievement Award, which was created to recognize accomplishments and contributions of historical significance to the game of baseball. Scully was the 14th recipient and second nonplayer to receive the award, after Rachel Robinson; and

WHEREAS, The California Sports Hall of Fame inducted Vin Scully in 2008. On May 11, 2009, Scully was awarded the Ambassador Award of Excellence by the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Scully has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has the press box at Dodger Stadium named on his behalf, served as Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, and has had Elysian Park Avenue renamed to Vin Scully Avenue in his honor; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully hosted President Ronald Reagan during the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Scully has also hosted the charity event Scully and Wooden, For the Kids with legendary University of California, Los Angeles basketball coach John Wooden, an event that benefited the Pediatric Cancer Programs at Mattel Childrens Hospital UCLA and pediatric cancer research at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope. Scully has participated in multiple events with ThinkCure, the Dodgers charity organization that raises funds to promote collaborative research to cure cancer; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scullys descriptions of baseball games have thrilled fans for years. Scullys 67 seasons with the Dodgers is the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. Scully is known for his smooth and lyrical voice, vivid and descriptive style, and ability to weave anecdotes between his play-by-play of the ballgame. Scullys signature introduction to Dodger games is beloved by Dodger fans across California: Its time for Dodger baseball!; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully and his wife, Sandra, reside in Los Angeles; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the legendary career of Vincent Edward Vin Scully, the embodiment of the artistic spirit of California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Vincent Edward Vin Scully was born in the Bronx, New York City on November 29, 1927. At an early age, Vin Scully became fascinated with football broadcasts on the radio and decided that he wanted to become a sports announcer; and

WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Navy for two years, Vin Scully began his career as a student broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University. While at Fordham, Scully played outfield for two seasons on Fordhams baseball team and called baseball, basketball, and football games for the universitys radio station; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully was recruited in 1949 by Red Barber, the sports director of the CBS Radio Network, for the networks college football coverage. In 1950, Scully joined Hall of Fame announcers Red Barber and Connie Desmond as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers broadcast team, only a year after graduating from Fordham. In 1953, Scully replaced Barber for the 1953 World Series coverage. At the age of 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a record that stands to this day; and

WHEREAS, During the 1954 season, Vin Scully became the Brooklyn Dodgers principal announcer. Scully announced Dodger games in Brooklyn until 1957. After the club moved to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, Scully quickly became popular in southern California; and

WHEREAS, In his illustrious career, Vin Scully has worked with many accomplished broadcast partners, including Jerry Doggett, Ross Porter, Don Drysdale, Sonny Jurgensen, Alex Hawkins, George Allen, Jim Brown, John Madden, Hank Stram, Pat Summerall, Curt Gowdy, Ken Venturi, Ben Wright, Brent Musburger, and Sparky Anderson. Scully has worked for major broadcast networks, including CBS, ABC, and NBC, covering Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the PGA Tour; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, 32 years after he first became a Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully reached the pinnacle of his immaculate career in baseball when he was inducted into the Broadcasters Wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ford C. Frick Award recipient. In addition to this award, Scully has received a Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy Award for sportscasting as well as multiple other lifetime achievement awards and hall of fame inductions relative to broadcasting and sportscasting; and

WHEREAS, On September 5, 2014, Bud Selig presented Vin Scully with the Major League Baseball Commissioners Historic Achievement Award, which was created to recognize accomplishments and contributions of historical significance to the game of baseball. Scully was the 14th recipient and second nonplayer to receive the award, after Rachel Robinson; and

WHEREAS, The California Sports Hall of Fame inducted Vin Scully in 2008. On May 11, 2009, Scully was awarded the Ambassador Award of Excellence by the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Scully has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has the press box at Dodger Stadium named on his behalf, served as Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, and has had Elysian Park Avenue renamed to Vin Scully Avenue in his honor; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully hosted President Ronald Reagan during the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Scully has also hosted the charity event Scully and Wooden, For the Kids with legendary University of California, Los Angeles basketball coach John Wooden, an event that benefited the Pediatric Cancer Programs at Mattel Childrens Hospital UCLA and pediatric cancer research at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope. Scully has participated in multiple events with ThinkCure, the Dodgers charity organization that raises funds to promote collaborative research to cure cancer; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scullys descriptions of baseball games have thrilled fans for years. Scullys 67 seasons with the Dodgers is the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. Scully is known for his smooth and lyrical voice, vivid and descriptive style, and ability to weave anecdotes between his play-by-play of the ballgame. Scullys signature introduction to Dodger games is beloved by Dodger fans across California: Its time for Dodger baseball!; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully and his wife, Sandra, reside in Los Angeles; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the legendary career of Vincent Edward Vin Scully, the embodiment of the artistic spirit of California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Vincent Edward Vin Scully was born in the Bronx, New York City on November 29, 1927. At an early age, Vin Scully became fascinated with football broadcasts on the radio and decided that he wanted to become a sports announcer; and

WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Navy for two years, Vin Scully began his career as a student broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University. While at Fordham, Scully played outfield for two seasons on Fordhams baseball team and called baseball, basketball, and football games for the universitys radio station; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully was recruited in 1949 by Red Barber, the sports director of the CBS Radio Network, for the networks college football coverage. In 1950, Scully joined Hall of Fame announcers Red Barber and Connie Desmond as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers broadcast team, only a year after graduating from Fordham. In 1953, Scully replaced Barber for the 1953 World Series coverage. At the age of 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a record that stands to this day; and

WHEREAS, During the 1954 season, Vin Scully became the Brooklyn Dodgers principal announcer. Scully announced Dodger games in Brooklyn until 1957. After the club moved to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, Scully quickly became popular in southern California; and

WHEREAS, In his illustrious career, Vin Scully has worked with many accomplished broadcast partners, including Jerry Doggett, Ross Porter, Don Drysdale, Sonny Jurgensen, Alex Hawkins, George Allen, Jim Brown, John Madden, Hank Stram, Pat Summerall, Curt Gowdy, Ken Venturi, Ben Wright, Brent Musburger, and Sparky Anderson. Scully has worked for major broadcast networks, including CBS, ABC, and NBC, covering Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the PGA Tour; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, 32 years after he first became a Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully reached the pinnacle of his immaculate career in baseball when he was inducted into the Broadcasters Wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ford C. Frick Award recipient. In addition to this award, Scully has received a Life Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy Award for sportscasting and as well as multiple other lifetime achievement awards and hall of fame inductions relative to broadcasting and sportscasting; and

WHEREAS, On September 5, 2014, Bud Selig presented Vin Scully with the Major League Baseball Commissioners Historic Achievement Award, which was created to recognize accomplishments and contributions of historical significance to the game of baseball. Scully was the 14th recipient and second nonplayer to receive the award, after Rachel Robinson; and

WHEREAS, The California Sports Hall of Fame inducted Vin Scully in 2008. On May 11, 2009, Scully was awarded the Ambassador Award of Excellence by the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Scully has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has the press box at Dodger Stadium named on his behalf, served as Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, and has had Elysian Park Avenue renamed to Vin Scully Avenue in his honor; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully hosted President Ronald Reagan during the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Scully has also hosted the charity event Scully and Wooden, For the Kids with legendary University of California, Los Angeles basketball coach John Wooden, an event that benefited the Pediatric Cancer Programs at Mattel Childrens Hospital UCLA and pediatric cancer research at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope. Scully has participated in multiple events with ThinkCure, the Dodgers charity organization that raises funds to promote collaborative research to cure cancer; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scullys descriptions of baseball games have thrilled fans for years. Scullys 67 seasons with the Dodgers is the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. Scully is known for his smooth and lyrical voice, vivid and descriptive style, and ability to weave anecdotes between his play-by-play of the ballgame. Scullys signature introduction to Dodger games is beloved by Dodger fans across California: Its time for Dodger baseball!; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully and his wife, Sandra, reside in Los Angeles; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the legendary career of Vincent Edward Vin Scully, the embodiment of the artistic spirit of California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Vincent Edward Vin Scully was born in the Bronx, New York City on November 29, 1927. At an early age, Vin Scully became fascinated with football broadcasts on the radio and decided that he wanted to become a sports announcer; and

WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Navy for two years, Vin Scully began his career as a student broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University. While at Fordham, Scully played outfield for two seasons on Fordhams baseball team and called baseball, basketball, and football games for the universitys radio station; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully was recruited in 1949 by Red Barber, the sports director of the CBS Radio Network, for the networks college football coverage. In 1950, Scully joined Hall of Fame announcers Red Barber and Connie Desmond as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers broadcast team, only a year after graduating from Fordham. In 1953, Scully replaced Barber for the 1953 World Series coverage. At the age of 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a record that stands to this day; and

WHEREAS, During the 1954 season, Vin Scully became the Brooklyn Dodgers principal announcer. Scully announced Dodger games in Brooklyn until 1957. After the club moved to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, Scully quickly became popular in southern California; and

WHEREAS, In his illustrious career, Vin Scully has worked with many accomplished broadcast partners, including Jerry Doggett, Ross Porter, Don Drysdale, Sonny Jurgensen, Alex Hawkins, George Allen, Jim Brown, John Madden, Hank Stram, Pat Summerall, Curt Gowdy, Ken Venturi, Ben Wright, Brent Musburger, and Sparky Anderson. Scully has worked for major broadcast networks, including CBS, ABC, and NBC, covering Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the PGA Tour; and

WHEREAS, In 1982, 32 years after he first became a Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully reached the pinnacle of his immaculate career in baseball when he was inducted into the Broadcasters Wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ford C. Frick Award recipient. In addition to this award, Scully has received a Life Achievement Emmy Award for sportscasting and multiple lifetime achievement awards and hall of fame inductions relative to broadcasting and sportscasting; and

WHEREAS, On September 5, 2014, Bud Selig presented Vin Scully with the Major League Baseball Commissioners Historic Achievement Award, which was created to recognize accomplishments and contributions of historical significance to the game of baseball. Scully was the 14th recipient and second nonplayer to receive the award, after Rachel Robinson; and

WHEREAS, The California Sports Hall of Fame inducted Vin Scully in 2008. On May 11, 2009, Scully was awarded the Ambassador Award of Excellence by the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Scully has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has the press box at Dodger Stadium named on his behalf, served as Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, and has had Elysian Park Avenue renamed to Vin Scully Avenue in his honor; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully hosted President Ronald Reagan during the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Scully has also hosted the charity event Scully and Wooden, For the Kids with legendary University of California, Los Angeles basketball coach John Wooden, an event that benefited the Pediatric Cancer Programs at Mattel Childrens Hospital UCLA and pediatric cancer research at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope. Scully has participated in multiple events with ThinkCure, the Dodgers charity organization that raises funds to promote collaborative research to cure cancer; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scullys descriptions of baseball games have thrilled fans for years. Scullys 67 seasons with the Dodgers is the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. Scully is known for his smooth and lyrical voice, vivid and descriptive style, and ability to weave anecdotes between his play-by-play of the ballgame. Scullys signature introduction to Dodger games is beloved by Dodger fans across California: Its time for Dodger baseball!; and

WHEREAS, Vin Scully and his wife, Sandra, reside in Los Angeles; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the legendary career of Vincent Edward Vin Scully, the embodiment of the artistic spirit of California; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 195

Author: Holden (D) and Gomez (D), et al.

Introduced: 8/1/16

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Not available

SUBJECT: Vin Scully

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes the legendary career of Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully was born in the Bronx, New York City on November 29, 1927. At an early age, Vin Scully became fascinated with football broadcasts on the radio and decided that he wanted to become a sports announcer.
2. Vin Scully was recruited in 1949 by Red Barber, the sports director of the CBS Radio Network, for the network’s college football coverage. In 1950, Scully joined Hall of Fame announcers Red Barber and Connie Desmond as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ broadcast team, only a year after graduating from Fordham. In 1953, Scully replaced Barber for the 1953 World Series coverage. At the age of 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a record that stands to this day.
3. During the 1954 season, Vin Scully became the Brooklyn Dodgers’ principal announcer. Scully announced Dodger games in Brooklyn until 1957. After the club moved to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, Scully quickly became popular in southern California. Scully has worked for major broadcast networks, including CBS, ABC, and NBC, covering Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the PGA Tour.
4. In 1982, 32 years after he first became a Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully reached the pinnacle of his immaculate career in baseball when he was inducted into the Broadcaster’s Wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ford C. Frick Award recipient. In addition to this award, Scully has received a Life Achievement Emmy Award for sportscasting and multiple lifetime achievement awards and hall of fame inductions relative to broadcasting and sportscasting.
5. The California Sports Hall of Fame inducted Vin Scully in 2008. On May 11, 2009, Scully was awarded the Ambassador Award of Excellence by the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Scully has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has the press box at Dodger Stadium named on his behalf, served as Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, and has had Elysian Park Avenue renamed to Vin Scully Avenue in his honor.
6. Vin Scully’s descriptions of baseball games have thrilled fans for years. Scully’s 67 seasons with the Dodgers is the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. Scully is known for his smooth and lyrical voice, vivid and descriptive style, and ability to weave anecdotes between his play-by-play of the ballgame. Scully’s signature introduction to Dodger games is beloved by Dodger fans across California: “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”

This resolution recognizes the legendary career of Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully, the embodiment of the artistic spirit of California.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 8/1/16)

The Los Angeles Dodgers

OPPOSITION: (Verified 8/1/16)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The Los Angeles Dodgers write in support:

On behalf of the Los Angeles Dodgers, we strongly support ACR 195, which recognizes the vast contributions that Vin Scully has made not only to the world of sports and his Dodger family, but to the millions of lives he has touched throughout his incredible career.

The Los Angeles Dodgers appreciate the California Legislature for bestowing this honor upon Mr. Scully. Mr. Scully is a member of baseball's Hall of Fame, has called three perfect games, 20 no-hitters, the Dodgers' winning World Championships in 1955, 1959, 1963, 1965, 1981 and 1988, as well as many of our organization's greatest moments.

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

8/4/16 9:34:16

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 195

Author:(Holden and Gomez)

As Amended Ver:August 1, 2016

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Recognizes the legendary career of Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully. Specifically, this resolution makes the following findings and declarations:

1. Vincent Edward "Vin" Scully was born in the Bronx, New York City on November 29, 1927. At an early age, Vin Scully became fascinated with football broadcasts on the radio and decided that he wanted to become a sports announcer.
2. After serving in the United States Navy for two years, Vin Scully began his career as a student broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University. While at Fordham, Scully played outfield for two seasons on Fordham's baseball team and called baseball, basketball, and football games for the university's radio station.
3. Vin Scully was recruited in 1949 by Red Barber, the sports director of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Radio Network, for the network's college football coverage. In 1950, Scully joined Hall of Fame announcers Red Barber and Connie Desmond as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers' broadcast team, only a year after graduating from Fordham. In 1953, Scully replaced Barber for the 1953 World Series coverage. At the age of 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a record that stands to this day.
4. During the 1954 season, Vin Scully became the Brooklyn Dodgers' principal announcer. Scully announced Dodger games in Brooklyn until 1957. After the club moved to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, Scully quickly became popular in southern California.
5. In his illustrious career, Vin Scully has worked with many accomplished broadcast partners, including Jerry Doggett, Ross Porter, Don Drysdale, Sonny Jurgensen, Alex Hawkins, George Allen, Jim Brown, John Madden, Hank Stram, Pat Summerall, Curt Gowdy, Ken Venturi, Ben Wright, Brent Musburger, and Sparky Anderson. Scully has worked for major broadcast networks, including CBS, American Broadcasting Company (ABC), and National Broadcasting Company (NBC), covering Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) Tour.
6. In 1982, 32 years after he first became a Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully reached the pinnacle of his immaculate career in baseball when he was inducted into the Broadcaster's Wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ford C. Frick Award recipient. In addition to this award, Scully has received a Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy Award for sportscasting as well as multiple other lifetime achievement awards and hall of fame inductions relative to broadcasting and sportscasting.
7. On September 5, 2014, Bud Selig presented Vin Scully with the Major League Baseball Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award, which was created to recognize accomplishments and contributions of historical significance to the game of baseball. Scully was the 14th recipient and second non-player to receive the award, after Rachel Robinson.
8. The California Sports Hall of Fame inducted Vin Scully in 2008. On May 11, 2009, Scully was awarded the Ambassador Award of Excellence by the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Scully has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has the press box at Dodger Stadium named on his behalf, served as Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, and has had Elysian Park Avenue renamed to Vin Scully Avenue in his honor.
9. Vin Scully hosted President Ronald Reagan during the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Scully has also hosted the charity event "Scully and Wooden, For the Kids" with legendary University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) basketball coach John Wooden, an event that benefited the Pediatric Cancer Programs at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA and pediatric cancer research at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope. Scully has participated in multiple events with ThinkCure, the Dodgers' charity organization that raises funds to promote collaborative research to cure cancer.
10. Vin Scully's descriptions of baseball games have thrilled fans for years. Scully's 67 seasons with the Dodgers is the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. Scully is known for his smooth and lyrical voice, vivid and descriptive style, and ability to weave anecdotes between his play-by-play of the ballgame. Scully's signature introduction to Dodger games is beloved by Dodger fans across California: "It's time for Dodger baseball!"
11. Vin Scully and his wife, Sandra, reside in Los Angeles.

FISCAL EFFECT: None.

COMMENTS: According to the author, "This resolution honors Vin Scully, a living legend, as he finishes his 67 year broadcast career. Mr. Scully has entertained generations of Los Angeles Dodger fans and is synonymous with baseball in Los Angeles. ACR 195 recognizes Mr. Scully's many career accomplishments and thanks him for his 67 years behind the microphone and contributions to the lives of millions of California baseball fans."

Analysis Prepared by: Dana Mitchell / A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. / (916) 319-3450 FN: 0003746

Date of Hearing: August 2, 2016

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, TOURISM, AND INTERNET MEDIA

Kansen Chu, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 195 (

Author:Holden) – As Introduced Ver:June 14, 2016

SUBJECT: Vin Scully.

SUMMARY: This measure would recognize the legendary career of Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully. Specifically, this resolution makes the following findings and declarations:

1. Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully was born in the Bronx, New York City on November 29, 1927. At an early age, Vin Scully became fascinated with football broadcasts on the radio and decided that he wanted to become a sports announcer.
2. After serving in the United States Navy for two years, Vin Scully began his career as a student broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University. While at Fordham, Scully played outfield for two seasons on Fordham’s baseball team and called baseball, basketball, and football games for the university’s radio station.
3. Vin Scully was recruited in 1949 by Red Barber, the sports director of the CBS Radio Network, for the network’s college football coverage. In 1950, Scully joined Hall of Fame announcers Red Barber and Connie Desmond as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ broadcast team, only a year after graduating from Fordham. In 1953, Scully replaced Barber for the 1953 World Series coverage. At the age of 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a record that stands to this day.
4. During the 1954 season, Vin Scully became the Brooklyn Dodgers’ principal announcer. Scully announced Dodger games in Brooklyn until 1957. After the club moved to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, Scully quickly became popular in southern California.
5. In his illustrious career, Vin Scully has worked with many accomplished broadcast partners, including Jerry Doggett, Ross Porter, Don Drysdale, Sonny Jurgensen, Alex Hawkins, George Allen, Jim Brown, John Madden, Hank Stram, Pat Summerall, Curt Gowdy, Ken Venturi, Ben Wright, Brent Musburger, and Sparky Anderson. Scully has worked for major broadcast networks, including CBS, ABC, and NBC, covering Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the PGA Tour.
6. In 1982, 32 years after he first became a Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully reached the pinnacle of his immaculate career in baseball when he was inducted into the Broadcaster’s Wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ford C. Frick Award recipient. In addition to this award, Scully has received a Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy Award for sportscasting as well as multiple other lifetime achievement awards and hall of fame inductions relative to broadcasting and sportscasting.
7. On September 5, 2014, Bud Selig presented Vin Scully with the Major League Baseball Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award, which was created to recognize accomplishments and contributions of historical significance to the game of baseball. Scully was the 14th recipient and second nonplayer to receive the award, after Rachel Robinson.
8. The California Sports Hall of Fame inducted Vin Scully in 2008. On May 11, 2009, Scully was awarded the Ambassador Award of Excellence by the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Scully has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has the press box at Dodger Stadium named on his behalf, served as Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, and has had Elysian Park Avenue renamed to Vin Scully Avenue in his honor.
9. Vin Scully hosted President Ronald Reagan during the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Scully has also hosted the charity event “Scully and Wooden, For the Kids” with legendary University of California, Los Angeles basketball coach John Wooden, an event that benefited the Pediatric Cancer Programs at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA and pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope. Scully has participated in multiple events with ThinkCure, the Dodgers’ charity organization that raises funds to promote collaborative research to cure cancer.
10. Vin Scully’s descriptions of baseball games have thrilled fans for years. Scully’s 67 seasons with the Dodgers is the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. Scully is known for his smooth and lyrical voice, vivid and descriptive style, and ability to weave anecdotes between his play-by-play of the ballgame. Scully’s signature introduction to Dodger games is beloved by Dodger fans across California: “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”
11. Vin Scully and his wife, Sandra, reside in Los Angeles.
12. The Legislature recognizes the legendary career of Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully, the embodiment of the artistic spirit of California and further resolves that the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

EXISTING LAW: There is no existing law.

FISCAL EFFECT: None. The Legislative Council has keyed this Resolution non-fiscal.

COMMENTS:

According to the author, “This resolution honors Vin Scully, a living legend, as he finishes his 67 year broadcast career. Mr. Scully has entertained generations of Los Angeles Dodger fans and is synonymous with baseball in Los Angeles. ACR 195 recognizes Mr. Scully’s many career accomplishments and thanks him for his 67 years behind the microphone and contributions to the lives of millions of California baseball fans.”

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

There is no support on file.

Opposition

There is no opposition on file.

Analysis Prepared by: Dana Mitchell/Jenesie Habeil / A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. / (916) 319-3450

Date of Hearing: August 2, 2016

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, TOURISM, AND INTERNET MEDIA

Kansen Chu, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 195 (

Author:Holden) – As Amended Ver:August 1, 2016

SUBJECT: Vin Scully.

SUMMARY: This measure would recognize the legendary career of Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully. Specifically, this resolution makes the following findings and declarations:

1. Vincent Edward “Vin” Scully was born in the Bronx, New York City on November 29, 1927. At an early age, Vin Scully became fascinated with football broadcasts on the radio and decided that he wanted to become a sports announcer.
2. After serving in the United States Navy for two years, Vin Scully began his career as a student broadcaster and journalist at Fordham University. While at Fordham, Scully played outfield for two seasons on Fordham’s baseball team and called baseball, basketball, and football games for the university’s radio station.
3. Vin Scully was recruited in 1949 by Red Barber, the sports director of the CBS Radio Network, for the network’s college football coverage. In 1950, Scully joined Hall of Fame announcers Red Barber and Connie Desmond as part of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ broadcast team, only a year after graduating from Fordham. In 1953, Scully replaced Barber for the 1953 World Series coverage. At the age of 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a record that stands to this day.
4. During the 1954 season, Vin Scully became the Brooklyn Dodgers’ principal announcer. Scully announced Dodger games in Brooklyn until 1957. After the club moved to Los Angeles for the 1958 season, Scully quickly became popular in southern California.
5. In his illustrious career, Vin Scully has worked with many accomplished broadcast partners, including Jerry Doggett, Ross Porter, Don Drysdale, Sonny Jurgensen, Alex Hawkins, George Allen, Jim Brown, John Madden, Hank Stram, Pat Summerall, Curt Gowdy, Ken Venturi, Ben Wright, Brent Musburger, and Sparky Anderson. Scully has worked for major broadcast networks, including CBS, ABC, and NBC, covering Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the PGA Tour.
6. In 1982, 32 years after he first became a Dodger broadcaster, Vin Scully reached the pinnacle of his immaculate career in baseball when he was inducted into the Broadcaster’s Wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a Ford C. Frick Award recipient. In addition to this award, Scully has received a Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy Award for sportscasting as well as multiple other lifetime achievement awards and hall of fame inductions relative to broadcasting and sportscasting.
7. On September 5, 2014, Bud Selig presented Vin Scully with the Major League Baseball Commissioner’s Historic Achievement Award, which was created to recognize accomplishments and contributions of historical significance to the game of baseball. Scully was the 14th recipient and second non-player to receive the award, after Rachel Robinson.
8. The California Sports Hall of Fame inducted Vin Scully in 2008. On May 11, 2009, Scully was awarded the Ambassador Award of Excellence by the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission. Scully has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has the press box at Dodger Stadium named on his behalf, served as Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade, and has had Elysian Park Avenue renamed to Vin Scully Avenue in his honor.
9. Vin Scully hosted President Ronald Reagan during the 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Scully has also hosted the charity event “Scully and Wooden, For the Kids” with legendary University of California, Los Angeles basketball coach John Wooden, an event that benefited the Pediatric Cancer Programs at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA and pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and City of Hope. Scully has participated in multiple events with ThinkCure, the Dodgers’ charity organization that raises funds to promote collaborative research to cure cancer.
10. Vin Scully’s descriptions of baseball games have thrilled fans for years. Scully’s 67 seasons with the Dodgers is the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. Scully is known for his smooth and lyrical voice, vivid and descriptive style, and ability to weave anecdotes between his play-by-play of the ballgame. Scully’s signature introduction to Dodger games is beloved by Dodger fans across California: “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”
11. Vin Scully and his wife, Sandra, reside in Los Angeles.

FISCAL EFFECT: None.

COMMENTS: According to the author, “This resolution honors Vin Scully, a living legend, as he finishes his 67 year broadcast career. Mr. Scully has entertained generations of Los Angeles Dodger fans and is synonymous with baseball in Los Angeles. ACR 195 recognizes Mr. Scully’s many career accomplishments and thanks him for his 67 years behind the microphone and contributions to the lives of millions of California baseball fans.”

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