[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24267]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  COMMEMORATING THE ANAHEIM ANGELS, AMERICAN LEAGUE WESTERN DIVISION 
                               CHAMPIONS

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 28, 2005

  Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today not only 
as a Representative, but also as a longtime fan, to congratulate the 
American League Western Division Champions, the Anaheim Angels.
  The Angels' victory was far from predicted and it all came down to 
game 5, where in a 5 to 3 victory, the Anaheim Angels beat the New York 
Yankees to become the American League Western Division Champions.
  The Angels labored in the beginning, losing their star pitcher 
Bartolo Colon in the top of the second inning, but the Angels were not 
out. They rallied behind their relief pitching staff to win game 5, and 
the Division Championship.
  This victory is a testament to the teamwork and abilities of the 
Anaheim players and I would like to congratulate them.
  I must also congratulate and thank Angels' manager Mike Scioscia, 
coaches Bud Black, Orlando Mercado, Mickey Hatcher, Alfredo Griffin, 
Ron Roenicke, Joe Maddon and Steve Soliz and the entire Angels' staff.
  A very special thanks goes to the Orange County fans who came out to 
cheer the Anaheim Angels to victory. They were instrumental in bringing 
the Western Division Championship to Anaheim.
  Mr. Speaker, the Anaheim Angels had a great season and I join the 
residents of Anaheim looking forward to the next.

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