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107TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 599

Congratulating the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 World Series. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

NOVEMBER 12, 2002

Mr. COX (for himself, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. 

GARY G. MILLER of California, Mr. CALVERT, and Mr. ISSA) submitted 

the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 

RESOLUTION

Congratulating the Anaheim Angels for winning the 2002 

World Series.

Whereas on October 27, 2002, the Anaheim Angels won the 

2002 World Series; 

Whereas the Angels captured their first World Series title in 

the team’s 42-year history; 

Whereas the Anaheim Angels defeated the Central Division 

champion Minnesota Twins to win the American League 

Championship Series; 

Whereas the Angels defeated the Eastern Division and defending American League champion New York Yankees 

to win the American League Division Series; 
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Whereas the Angels won a team-record 110 games (including 

99 games in the regular season); 

Whereas the Angels’ team of skilled players, including Troy 

Glaus, Tim Salmon, Scott Spiezio, David Eckstein, Garret Anderson, Darin Erstad, Adam Kennedy, Bengie 

Molina, Brad Fullmer, John Lackey, Troy Percival, 

Francisco Rodriguez, Kevin Appier, Jarrod Washburn, 

Ben Weber, Brendan Donnelly, Alex Ochoa, Ramon 

Ortiz, Scott Schoeneweis, Shawn Wooten, Jose Molina, 

Chone Figgins, Benji Gil, Orlando Palmeiro, and Scot 

Shields, contributed extraordinary performances during 

the playoffs and the World Series; 

Whereas third baseman Troy Glaus, who batted .385 with 3 

home runs and 8 RBI, was named Most Valuable Player 

of the 2002 World Series; 

Whereas Manager Mike Scioscia, who provided strong leadership and solid coaching for a baseball team that was 

dominant in the regular season and in postseason play, 

was named American League Manager of the Year; 

Whereas Bill Stoneman, General Manager of the Anaheim 

Angels, has shown dedication to the Angels franchise, 

successfully putting together a team of high-quality, winning players; 

Whereas the Anaheim Angels were founded in 1961 by Gene 

Autry, the famous ‘‘Singing Cowboy’’ and star of motion 

picture and television; 

Whereas on the day he became the first country musician to 

receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Gene 

Autry said, ‘‘There’s only one day that will be bigger 

than this one for me, and that’s when we win the World 

Series’’; 
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Whereas Jackie Autry carries on the spirit of her husband as 

Honorary President of the American League, and continues to be the Angels’ most devoted fan; 

Whereas great players and managers, including Nolan Ryan, 

Gene Mauch, Jim Fregosi, Rod Carew, Don Baylor, and 

Wally Joyner, have helped the Angels develop a strong 

baseball tradition in their short history, which includes 

winning Western Division championships in 1979, 1982, 

and 1986; 

Whereas the Angels fans supported their team with exceptional enthusiasm and spirit, and introduced the power of 

the Rally Monkey to a once-disbelieving array of opponents; and 

Whereas the Angels captivated the Nation and inspired the 

pride of all Americans with their historic performance: 

Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

2 (1) congratulates—

3 (A) the Anaheim Angels for winning the 

4 2002 Major League Baseball World Series 

5 championship and for their outstanding per6 formance during the 2002 Major League Base7 ball season; and 

8 (B) all of the eight Major League Baseball 

9 teams that played in the postseason; 

10 (2) recognizes the achievements of the Angels 

11 players, coaches, and support staff whose hard work, 
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1 dedication, and never-say-die spirit proved instru2 mental in the Angels’ first-ever World Series victory; 

3 (3) commends the San Francisco Giants for a 

4 valiant performance during the World Series and for 

5 showing their strength and skill as a team; and 

6 (4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent7 atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 

8 to—

9 (A) Angels players; 

10 (B) Angels Manager Mike Scioscia; 

11 (C) Angels General Manager Bill 

12 Stoneman; 

13 (D) The Walt Disney Company; and 

14 (E) Jackie Autry.

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