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116TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 691 

Honoring the accomplishments and charitable contributions of Peter Morgan 

Alonso of the New York Mets upon his being named the National 

League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

NOVEMBER 12, 2019 

Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Mr. YOHO, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. SUOZZI) 

submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 

on Oversight and Reform 

RESOLUTION 

Honoring the accomplishments and charitable contributions 

of Peter Morgan Alonso of the New York Mets upon 

his being named the National League Jackie Robinson 

Rookie of the Year. 

Whereas Peter Morgan Alosno of the New York Mets (referred to in this preamble as ‘‘Pete Alonso’’) has found 

tremendous athletic success while developing into a pillar 

of his community; 

Whereas Pete Alonso thrived at Jesuit High School and 

Henry B. Plant High School; 

Whereas Pete Alonso earned an athletic scholarship to play 

baseball for the University of Florida Gators; 


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Whereas Pete Alonso was named to the All-Southeastern 

Conference team for his successful freshman year; 

Whereas Pete Alonso helped lead the Gators to the College 

World Series in both 2015 and 2016; 

Whereas Pete Alonso was selected by the New York Mets in 

the second round of the 2016 Major League Baseball 

draft; 

Whereas Pete Alonso found tremendous success throughout 

the New York Mets farm system; 

Whereas Pete Alonso was named to the New York Mets 2019 

Opening Day roster as the starting first baseman; 

Whereas, on June 22, 2019, Pete Alonso hit his 26th home 

run breaking the National League record for most home 

runs by a rookie before the All-Star break; 

Whereas, on July 8, 2019, Pete Alonso won the 2019 Major 

League Baseball Home Run Derby, racking up an impressive total of 57 home runs, becoming only the second 

rookie to win the Derby outright; 

Whereas Pete Alonso announced that he was donating a significant percentage of his Home Run Derby prize to the 

Wounded Warrior Project and Tunnel to Towers; 

Whereas, on September 11, 2019, Pete Alonso purchased and 

arranged for every member of the New York Mets to 

wear cleats honoring 9/11 first responders; 

Whereas, on September 20, 2019, Pete Alonso became the 

second rookie to hit 50 home runs in a season; 

Whereas, on September 28, 2019, Pete Alonso hit his 53d 

home run, breaking the record for most home runs hit by 

a rookie in Major League Baseball history; 


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Whereas, on October 1, 2019, Pete Alonso donated his custom bat and cleats used during the game on September 

11, 2019, to the National September 11 Memorial and 

Museum in honor of both the first responders and their 

families; and 

Whereas, on November 11, 2019, Pete Alonso was rightfully 

named the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of 

the Year: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the accomplishments and fine ex3 ample of Peter Morgan Alonso of the New York 

4 Mets; and 

5 (2) honors him for his record-breaking year and 

6 commitment to his community. 

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