IV 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1370 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2010 Mr. Serrano (for himself and Mr. Meeks of New York) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Finding that holding the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arizona is at odds with Major League Baseball’s efforts to promote diversity and tolerance, and urging Major League Baseball to find a more suitable location for the Game.

Whereas, on April 23, 2010, the Governor of Arizona signed Arizona Senate Bill 1070 into law; Whereas the Arizona statute has been extremely divisive, and has led to protests across the United States and objections from a wide range of individuals and organizations; Whereas there are legitimate concerns that the Arizona statute is unconstitutional and will lead to racial profiling by law enforcement officers; Whereas the Major League Baseball Players Association has condemned the Arizona statute; Whereas more than 25 percent of Major League Baseball players were born outside of the United States; Whereas 48 percent of minor league baseball players were born outside of the United States; Whereas Major League Baseball has scheduled the 2011 All-Star Game in Phoenix, Arizona on July 11, 2011; Whereas Major League Baseball is the premier league of a globalized sport; Whereas the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is a display of the global reach of baseball; Whereas holding the 2011 All-Star Game in Phoenix while the Arizona statute remains in effect would diminish Major League Baseball’s efforts at expanding the fan base and promoting tolerance and diversity; Whereas several Major League Baseball players have announced that they would refuse to participate in an All-Star Game held in Arizona unless the statute is repealed; and Whereas Major League Baseball has an opportunity to make a statement in favor of justice and decency by moving the 2011 All-Star Game from Arizona: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1)finds that holding the 2011 All-Star Game in the State of Arizona while the statute remains in effect is at odds with Major League Baseball’s well-known efforts to promote diversity and tolerance; and (2)urges Major League Baseball to find a more suitable location for such a prestigious event, should the Arizona statute remain in effect.