IV 
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 Govern-
ment 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 de-
fending 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, Gar-
ret 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 leader-
ship 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, win-
ning 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 con-
tinues 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 excep-
tional enthusiasm and spirit, and introduced the power of 
the Rally Monkey to a once-disbelieving array of oppo-
nents; and 
Whereas the Angels captivated the Nation and inspired the 
pride of all Americans with their historic performance: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates—
(A) the Anaheim Angels for winning the 
2002 Major League Baseball World Series 
championship and for their outstanding per-
formance during the 2002 Major League Base-
ball season; and 
(B) all of the eight Major League Baseball 
teams that played in the postseason; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the Angels 
players, coaches, and support staff whose hard work,
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dedication, and never-say-die spirit proved instru-
mental in the Angels’ first-ever World Series victory; 
(3) commends the San Francisco Giants for a 
valiant performance during the World Series and for 
showing their strength and skill as a team; and 
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 
to—
(A) Angels players; 
(B) Angels Manager Mike Scioscia; 
(C) 
Angels 
General 
Manager 
Bill 
Stoneman; 
(D) The Walt Disney Company; and 
(E) Jackie Autry.
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