88S40056 JRI-D
By: Meyer H.R. No. 5
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Chris Young played an essential part in helping the
Texas Rangers win the 2023 World Series in his role as the team's
executive vice president and general manager; and
WHEREAS, The decisive victory came on November 1, with the
Rangers shutting out the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 of the
Fall Classic to secure the first World Series title in the
franchise's 51 years in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Young joined the Rangers organization in 2020
and took helm of the team's baseball operations in 2022; his
leadership and vision have helped transform the ball club, which
made a dramatic turnaround over the past three seasons to achieve
its long-held goal of winning a world championship; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Class of 1998 at Highland Park High
School in Dallas, Mr. Young earned All-State honors in baseball and
basketball; he went on to star in both sports at Princeton
University and was drafted in the third round of the 2000 Major
League Baseball amateur draft; he made his big-league debut as a
member of the Rangers and was named the team's Rookie of the Year in
2005; after being traded to the San Diego Padres, he was selected to
the 2007 National League All-Star Team, and in 2014, he was named
the American League Comeback Player of the Year as a member of the
Seattle Mariners after overcoming years of injuries; he finished
his career with three seasons in Kansas City and pitched 15 innings
during the Royals' postseason run to the 2015 World Series title;
and
WHEREAS, Following his playing career, Mr. Young worked for
Major League Baseball for three years and was promoted to senior
vice president of baseball operations before going to work for the
Rangers; in all his endeavors, he benefits from the love and support
of his wife, Liz, and his children, Catherine, Scott, and Grant; and
WHEREAS, One of only three people to earn World Series rings
as a player and general manager, Chris Young has been instrumental
in guiding his hometown team to its first Major League Baseball
title, and he is indeed deserving of recognition for his
exceptional achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Chris Young on
helping the Texas Rangers win the 2023 World Series and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Young as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.