[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 488 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
July 30, 2007.
Whereas this is the 10th American League Pennant won by the Detroit Tigers;
Whereas Manager Jim Leyland is a 3 time Manager of the Year and 1 of 7 managers
in the history of baseball to win the pennant in both the National and
American Leagues;
Whereas the manager and coaching staff have done a remarkable job guiding this
team to victory;
Whereas General Manager Dave Dombrowski and Owner Mike Ilitch have assembled and
led a team that has revitalized the Tigers franchise;
Whereas all 25 players on the playoff squad contributed to their remarkable
postseason victories over the New York Yankees and the Oakland
Athletics, including American League Rookie of the Year Justin
Verlander, as well as Magglio Ordonez, Ivan Rodriguez, Jeremy Bonderman,
Kenny Rogers, Sean Casey, Carlos Guillen, Alexis Gomez, Omar Infante,
Placido Polanco, Brandon Inge, Craig Monroe, Marcus Thames, Curtis
Granderson, Ramon Santiago, Neifi Perez, Nate Robertson, Todd Jones,
Jason Grilli, Zach Miner, Wilfredo Ledezma, Fernando Rodney, Joel
Zumaya, Jamie Walker, and Vance Wilson;
Whereas the Detroit Tigers have a history of great players and managers,
including Ty Cobb, Al Kaline, Hank Greenberg, and Sparky Anderson;
Whereas Detroit has a vibrant sports tradition because Michigan fans have
faithfully supported their teams; and
Whereas the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics proved worthy and honorable
opponents during the post-season: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates the Detroit Tigers on winning the 2006 American
League Pennant; and
(2) commends the players, coaches, management, and all the other
personnel of the Detroit Tigers, as well as the fans, on this great
victory.
Attest:
Clerk.