H.R. No. 15
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, An unforgettable moment in Texas sports history
took place on November 1, 2017, when the Houston Astros won the
World Series, becoming the first team from the Lone Star State to
hoist the trophy as the champions of Major League Baseball; and
WHEREAS, After an exceptional regular season and victories in
the Division and League Championship Series, Houston met the Los
Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic; it proved one of the most
exciting showdowns in recent World Series history, with the two
clubs battling one another through seven hard-fought contests;
Games 2 and 5 were particularly thrilling, filled with home runs and
dramatic shifts in momentum, and in both cases, the Astros
ultimately prevailed; finally, with the teams deadlocked at three
wins apiece, Houston took charge early in the decisive Game 7 and
earned the mantle of world champions with a 5-1 victory; and
WHEREAS, The team's run through the postseason was all the
more special in that it provided a much-needed boost for residents
of Houston and the Gulf Coast area, who were grappling with the
immense destruction inflicted by Hurricane Harvey in late August
2017; wearing jerseys emblazoned with a special "H Strong" patch,
the Astros served as a source of inspiration for millions of Texans
by overcoming all obstacles to achieve their championship goal; and
WHEREAS, A versatile ball club featuring a wealth of talented
players, the 2017 Astros were put together by owner Jim Crane and
general manager Jeff Luhnow, and the team was guided by manager
A. J. Hinch; while all members of the roster contributed to the
title quest, several were recognized with prestigious honors for
their superb play; José Altuve was named the American League Most
Valuable Player for his season-long excellence, George Springer
became the World Series MVP after smashing five home runs against
the Dodgers, and pitcher Justin Verlander was selected as the
League Championship Series MVP for his spectacular work in helping
Houston clinch the AL pennant; the list of the other players who
earned a special place in the hearts of the Astros faithful is too
long to mention, but such indelible moments as Alex Bregman's
game-winning hit in the 10th inning of Game 5 and Charlie Morton's
lights-out pitching performance to finish off Los Angeles in Game 7
will be cherished in the Lone Star State for decades to come; and
WHEREAS, In its finest moments, sports provides a means to
bring people together; the Houston Astros' World Series triumph,
coming in the wake of a devastating natural disaster, helped unite
Texans while also furthering the state's proud legacy of athletic
excellence, and all those associated with this achievement may
reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Houston Astros on winning the
2017 Major League Baseball World Series and extend to the team's
players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
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ESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Astros organization as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Oliverson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 15 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House