; Whereas Dusty Baker is the first African-American manager to win 2,000 career games, is one of only two individuals in MLB history to produce 1,800 hits as a player and 2,000 wins as a manager, and is one of the most successful people in baseball history; Whereas Baker finally clinched the one accolade that eluded him, winning the World Series as a Manager, by leading the Houston Astros to a World Series win in 2022; Whereas Baker embodies the values of sportsmanship, dedication, resilience, and wise leadership, and he serves as an example for all Americans that anything is possible with fortitude and perseverance; Whereas Jeremy Peña had a breakout season, becoming the first-ever rookie shortstop, and only the third shortstop in MLB history, to win a Gold Glove Award; Whereas Peña rose from being a reserve player on the Astros’ taxi squad who had only played 182 minor league games to becoming the first rookie position player in history to win a World Series MVP award and the youngest MVP player of any World Series; Whereas Peña helped the Astros win the 2022 World Series with stellar play that is an inspiration to aspiring young players everywhere, and his personal story is proof that anything is possible with hard work, patience, determination, and focus that culminated in his World Series performance that was truly outstanding; Whereas baseball was created in the United States, is a quintessentially American sport, compels the devotion of hundreds of millions of fans nationwide and beyond, and reaches its apex each year in the World Series, which is one of the greatest displays of teamwork, strategy, individual excellence, and collective achievement; Whereas the Houston Astros are a formidable, resilient team that has become a force to be reckoned with, bringing tremendous pride to the City of Houston and the Nation; Whereas we are grateful for the Houston Astros’ commitment to excellence and success