[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 23972]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATING THE 2005 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION CHICAGO WHITE SOX

  (Mr. JACKSON of Illinois asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, did you see the headlines? 
``Sox Win the World Series.''


                Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore

  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. Miller of Michigan). The gentleman will 
remove his hat.
  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. I thank the Speaker. This House will never 
be out of decorum. I see that.
  Madam Speaker, the headlines are clear: The Sox win the World Series, 
and I rise to congratulate the 2005 World Series Champions, the Chicago 
White Sox, on their first title in 88 years. Not only were the White 
Sox in first place in the Central Division every single day of the 2005 
baseball season, but they also had the best record in the American 
League for the entire season as they amassed a total of 99 wins.
  This team had no batters with an average above .300, they had no 
superstars, yet they came together as a team, led by manager Ozzie 
Guillen, characterized by their stellar pitching and tenacious defense. 
This team epitomized the work ethic of the city of Chicago.
  I would like to congratulate the Houston Astros on a great season and 
a hard-fought World Series. Every game was close and could have gone 
the other way.
  I would also like to congratulate the American League Championship 
Series MVP Paul Konerko and World Series MVP Jermaine Dye for their 
stellar play.
  Congratulations are also in order for the entire front office of the 
White Sox, including Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, Vice Chairman Eddie 
Einhorn and General Manager Ken Williams, who were the architects of 
this championship team.
  Madam Speaker, last, but not least, I would like to congratulate the 
dedicated and long-suffering fans of the city of Chicago and the South 
Side who once again celebrate a champion.
  And to my friends and colleagues from the other side, both Democrats 
and Republicans:
  ``Na na na na,
  Na na na na,
  Hey hey hey,
  Goodbye.''
  Maybe next year, guys.
  Thanks, and God bless you.
  Go Sox.

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