[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 599 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                      November 15 (legislative day, November 14), 2002.
Whereas on October 27, 2002, the Anaheim Angels won the 2002 World Series;
Whereas the Angels captured their first World Series title in the team's 42-year 
        history;
Whereas the Anaheim Angels defeated the Central Division champion Minnesota 
        Twins to win the American League Championship Series;
Whereas the Angels defeated the Eastern Division and defending American League 
        champion New York Yankees to win the American League Division Series;
Whereas the Angels won a team-record 110 games (including 99 games in the 
        regular season);
Whereas the Angels' team of skilled players, including Troy Glaus, Tim Salmon, 
        Scott Spiezio, David Eckstein, Garret Anderson, Darin Erstad, Adam 
        Kennedy, Bengie Molina, Brad Fullmer, John Lackey, Troy Percival, 
        Francisco Rodriguez, Kevin Appier, Jarrod Washburn, Ben Weber, Brendan 
        Donnelly, Alex Ochoa, Ramon Ortiz, Scott Schoeneweis, Shawn Wooten, Jose 
        Molina, Chone Figgins, Benji Gil, Orlando Palmeiro, and Scot Shields, 
        contributed extraordinary performances during the playoffs and the World 
        Series;
Whereas third baseman Troy Glaus, who batted .385 with 3 home runs and 8 RBI, 
        was named Most Valuable Player of the 2002 World Series;
Whereas Manager Mike Scioscia, who provided strong leadership and solid coaching 
        for a baseball team that was dominant in the regular season and in 
        postseason play, was named American League Manager of the Year;
Whereas Bill Stoneman, General Manager of the Anaheim Angels, has shown 
        dedication to the Angels franchise, successfully putting together a team 
        of high-quality, winning players;
Whereas the Anaheim Angels were founded in 1961 by Gene Autry, the famous 
        ``Singing Cowboy'' and star of motion picture and television;
Whereas on the day he became the first country musician to receive a star on the 
        Hollywood Walk of Fame, Gene Autry said, ``There's only one day that 
        will be bigger than this one for me, and that's when we win the World 
        Series'';
Whereas Jackie Autry carries on the spirit of her husband as Honorary President 
        of the American League, and continues to be the Angels' most devoted 
        fan;
Whereas great players and managers, including Nolan Ryan, Gene Mauch, Jim 
        Fregosi, Rod Carew, Don Baylor, and Wally Joyner, have helped the Angels 
        develop a strong baseball tradition in their short history, which 
        includes winning Western Division championships in 1979, 1982, and 1986;
Whereas the Angels fans supported their team with exceptional enthusiasm and 
        spirit, and introduced the power of the Rally Monkey to a once-
        disbelieving array of opponents; and
Whereas the Angels captivated the Nation and inspired the pride of all Americans 
        with their historic performance: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates--
                    (A) the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 Major League 
                Baseball World Series championship and for their outstanding 
                performance during the 2002 Major League Baseball season; and
                    (B) all of the eight Major League Baseball teams that played 
                in the postseason;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the Angels players, coaches, and 
        support staff whose hard work, dedication, and never-say-die spirit 
        proved instrumental in the Angels' first-ever World Series victory;
            (3) commends the San Francisco Giants for a valiant performance 
        during the World Series and for showing their strength and skill as a 
        team; and
            (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) Angels players;
                    (B) Angels Manager Mike Scioscia;
                    (C) Angels General Manager Bill Stoneman;
                    (D) The Walt Disney Company; and
                    (E) Jackie Autry.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.