[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 210 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 210

             Recognizing and honoring the New York Yankees.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 29, 1999

 Mr. Schumer (for himself, Mr. Moynihan, and Mr. Lieberman) submitted 
      the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
             Recognizing and honoring the New York Yankees.

Whereas the New York Yankees are one of the greatest sports franchises ever;
Whereas the New York Yankees are the winningest sports franchise in professional 
        sports history;
Whereas the New York Yankees have won 25 World Series, the most by any major 
        league franchise;
Whereas the New York Yankees have played 86 seasons in the city of New York;
Whereas the New York Yankees became a baseball icon in the 1950's by winning 5 
        World Series in a row;
Whereas the New York Yankees' dominance was ignited in 1920 by the appearance of 
        the indomitable Babe Ruth in pinstripes;
Whereas the New York Yankees have retired 11 numbers for 12 baseball legends;
Whereas the New York Yankees have had a player win the American League batting 
        title 9 times;
Whereas the New York Yankees are represented in the Baseball Hall of Fame by 16 
        players who were inducted wearing the distinctive New York Yankee cap;
Whereas the New York Yankees have fielded teams such as the 1927 ``Murderers' 
        Row''; and
Whereas the New York Yankees have finished the 20th century meeting the 
        standards they set throughout it: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,

SECTION 1. CONGRATULATION AND COMMENDATION.

    The Senate recognizes and honors the New York Yankees--
            (1) for their storied history;
            (2) for their many contributions to the national pastime; 
        and
            (3) for continuing to carry the standards of character, 
        commitment, and achievement for baseball and for the State of 
        New York.

SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF RESOLUTION.

    The Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
enrolled copy of this resolution to the New York Yankees owner, George 
Steinbrenner, and to the New York Yankees manager, Joe Torre.
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