[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 21318]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE DETROIT TIGERS FOR WINNING THE 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE 
                                PENNANT

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform be discharged from further 
consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 488) congratulating the 
Detroit Tigers for winning the 2006 American League Pennant and for 
bringing the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan their first trip 
to the World Series in 22 years, and ask for its immediate 
consideration in the House.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Illinois?
  There was no objection.
  The Clerk read the resolution, as follows

                              H. Res. 488

       Whereas this is the 10th American League Pennant won by the 
     Detroit Tigers;
       Whereas Manager Jim Leyland is a 3 time Manager of the Year 
     and 1 of 7 managers in the history of baseball to win the 
     pennant in both the National and American Leagues;
       Whereas the manager and coaching staff have done a 
     remarkable job guiding this team to victory;
       Whereas General Manager Dave Dombrowski and Owner Mike 
     Ilitch have assembled and led a team that has revitalized the 
     Tigers franchise;
       Whereas all 25 players on the playoff squad contributed to 
     their remarkable postseason victories over the New York 
     Yankees and the Oakland Athletics, including American League 
     Rookie of the Year Justin Verlander, as well as Magglio 
     Ordonez, Ivan Rodriguez, Jeremy Bonderman, Kenny Rogers, Sean 
     Casey, Carlos Guillen, Alexis Gomez, Omar Infante, Placido 
     Polanco, Brandon Inge, Craig Monroe, Marcus Thames, Curtis 
     Granderson, Ramon Santiago, Neifi Perez, Nate Robertson, Todd 
     Jones, Jason Grilli, Zach Miner, Wilfredo Ledezma, Fernando 
     Rodney, Joel Zumaya, Jamie Walker, and Vance Wilson;
       Whereas the Detroit Tigers have a history of great players 
     and managers, including Ty Cobb, Al Kaline, Hank Greenberg, 
     and Sparky Anderson;
       Whereas Detroit has a vibrant sports tradition because 
     Michigan fans have faithfully supported their teams; and
       Whereas the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics proved 
     worthy and honorable opponents during the post-season: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
       (1) congratulates the Detroit Tigers on winning the 2006 
     American League Pennant; and
       (2) commends the players, coaches, management, and all the 
     other personnel of the Detroit Tigers, as well as the fans, 
     on this great victory.

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, the Detroit Tigers has won 10 
American League Baseball Pennants. In 2006, they made their first trip 
to the World Series in 22 years.
  I join all my colleagues in congratulating the Detroit Tigers on 
winning the 2006 American League Pennant. Additionally, we commend the 
players, coaches, management, and fans for this great victory and 
accomplishment.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague Representative Mike Rogers for 
seeking to congratulate the Detroit Tigers for winning the 2006 
American League Pennant and for bring the City of Detroit and the State 
of Michigan their first trip to the World Series in 22 years and urge 
the swift passage of this bill.
  The resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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