[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 626 Engrossed in House (EH)]


H. Res. 626

                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                          June 6, 2006.
Whereas Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals was named the Most Valuable 
        Player for the National League for the 2005 Major League Baseball 
        season;
Whereas in 2005 Albert Pujols led the Cardinals with a batting average of .330, 
        41 home runs, 117 runs batted in, and 16 stolen bases;
Whereas Albert Pujols is the only player in the history of Major League Baseball 
        to have a batting average higher than .300, hit 30 or more home runs, 
        drive in 100 or more runs, and score 100 or more runs in each of his 
        first five seasons in the major leagues;
Whereas Albert Pujols has already won the 2001 Rookie of the Year Award for the 
        National League, the 2003 National League batting championship, and the 
        Most Valuable Player Award for the 2004 National League Championship 
        Series;
Whereas Albert Pujols exemplifies true sportsmanship and class; and
Whereas Albert Pujols is active in numerous St. Louis area charities and causes, 
        most notably through his establishment of, and involvement in, the 
        Pujols Family Foundation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates Albert Pujols on 
being named the Most Valuable Player for the National League for the 2005 Major 
League Baseball season.



            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.