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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 605 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 605

  Congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2017 Major League 
                         Baseball World Series.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 3, 2017

 Mr. Gene Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Olson, Mr. Brady of Texas, 
 Mr. Doggett, Mr. Gonzalez of Texas, Mr. Hurd, Mr. Babin, Mr. Al Green 
 of Texas, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Poe of Texas, Mr. Weber of 
    Texas, Mr. Barton, Mr. Gohmert, Mr. Culberson, Mr. Burgess, Mr. 
    Hensarling, Mr. Flores, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Carter of Texas, Mr. 
 Farenthold, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Marchant, Ms. Granger, Mr. Ratcliffe, 
     Mr. Smith of Texas, and Mr. Conaway) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2017 Major League 
                         Baseball World Series.

Whereas the Houston Astros, having proudly represented the City of Houston, 
        Texas, in professional baseball since 1962, won their first World Series 
        title in 55 years;
Whereas the Houston Astros capped off a thrilling series to defeat the National 
        League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in game seven, by a score of 5 to 1;
Whereas the 2017 Houston Astros championship team demonstrated grit, 
        sportsmanship, tenacity, and resolve in winning 101 regular season games 
        and their first American League Central Division championship;
Whereas the 2017 Houston Astros demonstrated steadfastness and pluck when faced 
        with playoff elimination, winning the American League Championship 
        Series in seven games over the New York Yankees, and the American League 
        Division Series in four games over the Boston Red Sox;
Whereas the 2017 Houston Astros rode the strength and unity of communities 
        across the Texas Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Harvey's flooding 
        and devastation, and delivered hope to Texans and Americans everywhere;
Whereas the 2017 Houston Astros further galvanized the City of Houston to come 
        together and root the Astros to victory;
Whereas Houston Astros Manager, A.J. Hinch, provided vital leadership and guided 
        the team to its second playoff berth in his three seasons with the team;
Whereas President of Business Operations, Reid Ryan, and General Manager, Jeff 
        Luhnow, and their baseball operations staffs assembled a championship-
        caliber team with a Major League-best offense and a deep starting 
        rotation;
Whereas Jim Crane, the Houston Astros' Chairman and Owner, and the rest of the 
        Astros family never wavered in their quest to bring a World Series 
        championship to Houston;
Whereas the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 games to 3 thanks to a 
        historic performance by outfielder George Springer, who was awarded the 
        Willie Mays World Series Most Valuable Player Award after garnering a 
        Major League record eight extra-base hits and homering in a record four 
        straight games in the World Series;
Whereas the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 games to 3 thanks to 
        the dominant starting pitching performances of Justin Verlander, and the 
        timely hits by second baseman Jose Altuve, shortstop Carlos Correa, and 
        third baseman Alex Bregman; and
Whereas the Houston Astros' World Series roster included players Jose Altuve, 
        Carlos Beltran, Alex Bregman, Juan Centeno, Carlos Correa, Chris 
        Devenski, Derek Fisher, Evan Gattis, Ken Giles, Marwin Gonzales, Luke 
        Gregerson, Yuli Gurriel, Will Harris, Dallas Keuchel, Cameron Maybin, 
        Brian McCann, Lance McCullers, Jr., Collin McHugh, Charlie Morton, Joe 
        Musgrove, Francisco Liriano, Brad Peacock, Josh Reddick, George 
        Springer, and Justin Verlander: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the Houston Astros for their distinguished 
        history, contributions to the baseball world, and their drive 
        to help the Houston community heal after Hurricane Harvey;
            (2) congratulates the Houston Astros on American League 
        Central-best regular season and 2017 World Series Championship;
            (3) recognizes the contributions of the Houston Astros' 
        players, coaches, and leadership of the organization; and
            (4) joins with all the people in the United States and 
        baseball fans everywhere in celebrating Houston's long-awaited, 
        first-ever World Series championship.
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