[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 893 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 893

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      November 6, 2009.
Whereas the New York Yankees are the most successful franchise in the history of 
        Major League Baseball;
Whereas prior to this year the Yankees had won 26 World Series Championships, 
        the most in the Major Leagues;
Whereas this historic franchise is located in the Bronx and is known as the 
        ``Bronx Bombers'';
Whereas the Yankees franchise has included all-time great players;
Whereas for many years the Yankees played baseball in the historic Yankee 
        Stadium;
Whereas this year the Yankees opened a new stadium and hope to emulate the 
        success achieved in the ``House that Ruth Built'';
Whereas during the 2009 regular season, the Yankees had the best record in 
        baseball, going 103-59;
Whereas the Yankees finished at the top of the American League East Division;
Whereas the Yankees went on to beat the Minnesota Twins 3 games to 0;
Whereas the Yankees then faced off against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 
        the American League Championship Series, and emerged victorious in 6 
        games;
Whereas that victory represented the 40th American League Pennant that the 
        Yankees have won;
Whereas the Yankees were matched up against a valiant Philadelphia Phillies 
        squad for the World Series title;
Whereas the Yankees were able to defeat the defending World Series Champions by 
        4 games to 2;
Whereas this victory represents the Yankees' 27th World Series Championship win;
Whereas this number of championship wins is 17 more than their next closest 
        competitor;
Whereas the contributions of the Yankees' players throughout the season were all 
        vital in securing the title; and
Whereas the Yankees were guided to victory by Manager Joe Girardi, General 
        Manager Brian Cashman, President Randy Levine, and the leadership of 
        Hank and Hal Steinbrenner: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates--
            (1) the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Champions, the New 
        York Yankees, for an outstanding season and a record 27th World Series 
        Championship win; and
            (2) the players, coaches, staff and leadership of the Yankees 
        organization for their great success.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.