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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.

Returning after 22 years to win the American League Pennant, the Detroit Tigers are recognized in the resolution that focuses in particular on Manager Jim Leyland.

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Sponsor:  Rep. Mike Rogers (MI-8^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote July 30, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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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 Ordon.AE6ez, 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.

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