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IV 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 281 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 27, 2005 Mr. Davis of Illinois (for himself, Mr. Shimkus, Mr. Hastert, Mr. Rush, Mrs. Biggert, Mr. Emanuel, Mr. Weller, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Lipinski, Mr. Johnson of Illinois, Mr. Costello, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Evans, Mr. Manzullo, Ms. Bean, Mr. LaHood, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, and Mr. Hyde) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Congratulating the Chicago White Sox on winning the 2005 World Series.

Whereas the Chicago White Sox won 99 games during the regular season and compiled the best record in the American League; Whereas the White Sox, through great pitching, hitting, and superb defense dominated the playoffs with an impressive 11-1 record, beating the former world champion Boston Red Sox, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Houston Astros; Whereas the White Sox have the distinction of participating in the longest game during World Series history of 5 hours and 41 minutes; Whereas the White Sox, formed in 1901, earn the distinction of being world champions for the first time since 1917, ending an 88 year drought; Whereas the White Sox swept the Houston Astros by winning 4 straight games in the World Series; Whereas Jerry Reinsdorf, Chairman of the Chicago White Sox, has become only the third owner to win championships in two major sports; and Whereas the White Sox organization, from Jerry Reinsdorf, General Manager Ken Williams, manager Ozzie Guillen, and all the players have reinvigorated America’s pastime and made Chicagoans proud: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress joins with all Americans in congratulating the 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox.