; Whereas Edgar Martínez has won numerous MLB awards for his excellence as a professional baseball player, including— (1) the designation of All-Star in 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, and 2003; (2) the 1992 and 1995 American League Batting Title, with averages of .343 and .356 respectively; (3) the Outstanding Designated Hitter Award in 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2001; (4) the 2004 Roberto Clemente Award for exemplifying the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and contribution to his team; and (5) the Silver Slugger Award in 1992, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2003; Whereas Edgar Martínez is a beloved figure in the State of Washington for his entrenched identity in the Pacific Northwest as a player for Seattle, resident of Bellevue, entrepreneur in Kirkland, and philanthropist throughout the State of Washington; and Whereas on August 12, 2017, Edgar Martínez’s number 11 jersey was retired by the Seattle Mariners: Now, therefore, be it