Costa Welcomes Hines Ward to Senate
On
May 22, I had the opportunity to talk to the Senate about former
Steeler wide receiver Hines Ward. The Senate recognized his significant
charity work and his effort to remain involved in the Pittsburgh
community following his retirement from football.A resolution honoring Hines' work was voted on the floor of the Senate. » View Resolution
In a floor speech and remarks read into the Senate Journal, I noted that Hines Ward was a Super Bowl MVP who made 1000 receptions in his career. As important, I said that Hines “is a community MVP… he is an outstanding ambassador” who has “sought to make a difference in the lives of others.
“He
was voted the 2008 Walter Payton Man of the Year…works with the Helping
Hands Foundation, the Caring Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,
Salvation Army, Make a Wish, Children’s Hospital, Highmark Caring
Foundation and Pearl S. Buck Foundation.Hines Ward returned to South Korea where he was born and in 2006 he spent two months there trying to usher in a new period of political reform. He was appointed Goodwill Ambassador to South Korea.”
I noted that President Obama has called him the “Happiest Man in Football.”
Hines is, perhaps, the greatest Steeler receiver in history who came up big in the biggest games.As part of my remarks, I commented specifically on his play against Steelers’ rival Cleveland Browns, “Hines Ward is a legendary football player, who tormented the Cleveland Browns, among other teams.
"He
is a Pro-bowler, a future Hall of Famer and a legend in scholastic
sports in his home state of Georgia and at the University of Georgia.”“Hines Ward is a tremendous Steeler. He is a tremendous teammate and a tremendous person,” I said on the floor, a real community asset who has made a difference for folks in the Pittsburgh area.
Hines Ward is pictured on the Senate floor with me and several of my Senate colleagues from Allegheny County and around the state.
7 comments:
Hines ward is a poor sport often seen crying on the side lines when his team lost also arrested for a DUI in 2011. Not a great role model
He was never arrested. Also because he cryed doesn't mean he was a bad sport. He was AWESOME
He is, in my opinion, the greatest Steeler and perhaps one of the greatest receivers of all time. He was a better blocker than a catcher too, and THAT is the true determination of how good a football player is, when they make the effort for the team, instead of just the individual stats.
Poster 10:53 must be a grumpy Buffalo Bills fan!
I'm not even a Steelers fan and I agree, Hines changed the way the role or wide receiver is played and was always smiling. So what if he cried at a game??? Pretty sure he's aloud to be upset at losing at a game he was so passionate about that in no way makes him a bad role model, and as for the dui even the best of people make mistakes.
I love Hines Ward! He is one the best Steeler players ever, and one of the best people also! Wish him all the best for whatever else he does in life <3
Well i've seen other player's from different team's cry! he even cryed when the bus retired. he is a very carring man. does alot for his community, if you don't like him that's your choice but he was one of the best player's that played the game. Good for you Hines and god bless in what you do!!
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