On U.S. House floor, Rep. Kelly pays tribute to late Pittsburgh Steelers RB Franco Harris, remembers 50th anniversary of Pittsburgh Pirates' Roberto Clemente's death

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) paid tribute to remember the lives and legacies of two incredible Pittsburgh athletes and humanitarians: Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris, who died on December 20, 2022; and Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente ahead of the 50th anniversary of his tragic death on December 31, 1972.

You can watch and download Rep. Kelly's full speech HERE.

KEY EXCERPTS FROM REP. KELLY'S SPEECH ABOUT FRANCO HARRIS:

"I had the blessing of knowing Mr. Harris. He was a very imposing figure, and he was a phenomenal athlete."

"In addition to his years in the NFL and in addition to being an idol in the Pittsburgh community, Franco Harris was something else: Franco Harris was very approachable. Franco Harris always had time for those who needed something."

"I think these two athletes (Harris and Clemente)... these are incredible people who did incredible things both on the field of athletics. But, more importantly, in the city in which they lived and for the people that were around them."