[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 165 (Friday, November 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2499]
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 HONORING CARLOS BELTRAN ON WINNING THE 1999 AMERICAN LEAGUE ROOKIE OF 
                                THE YEAR

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 1999

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the new 
1999 American League Rookie of the Year, Carlos Beltran of the Kansas 
City Royals. Carlos was the nearly unanimous choice for the prestigious 
award after an exceptional season in which he averaged .293 at the 
plate with 22 homers, 108 RBI, 112 runs, and 25 steals in 35 attempts. 
Carlos is one of those rare players who has been able to put together 
power with speed, skill with enthusiasm, and an obvious love for the 
game. He is widely recognized as one of the brightest and most talented 
players to come into the game in years, fielding impressive 
performances both at the plate and on his centerfield beat. Carlos 
joins a distinguished group of only eight players in baseball history 
to begin a promising career by surpassing the 100 benchmark in both 
RBIs and runs. His distinguished colleagues in that group include such 
baseball greats as Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, and another great Kansas 
City Royal, Fred Lynn, the last outstanding freshman to win the award 
in 1975. Carlos becomes the third Kansas City Royal to win the Rookie 
of the Year, joining Lou Pinella in 1969 and Bob Hamelin in 1994.
  Carlos has another, even more important reason to celebrate, and 
further cause for congratulation. Carlos was recently married, and is 
presently enjoying his honeymoon in the Caribbean with his new bride, 
Jessica.
  At a young 22 years of age, Carlos has begun an auspicious career 
both on the baseball diamond and as a cherished member of his new and 
adopted community. Kansas City has warmly welcomed Carlos and 
encouraged him on his personal and professional quest for excellence. 
As a fellow Kansas Citian and longtime fan of the Kansas City Royals, I 
thank Carlos for all his contributions to our team, to baseball, and to 
the people of Kansas City.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Carlos on his marriage, 
and saluting the 1999 American League Rookie of the Year. Thank you, 
Mr. Speaker.

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