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IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 488 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 30, 2007 RESOLUTION Congratulating the Detroit Tigers for winning the 2006 American League Pennant and for bringing the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan their first trip to the World Series in 22 years.

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 Ordóñez, Iván Rodríguez, Jeremy Bonderman, Kenny Rogers, Sean Casey, Carlos Guillén, Alexis Gómez, Omar Infante, Plácido Polanco, Brandon Inge, Craig Monroe, Marcus Thames, Curtis Granderson, Ramón Santiago, Neifi Pérez, 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

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.

Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk.