5862018 ACR 21-140, Bryce Harper National League Most Valuable Player Recognition Resolution of 2015

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

 

21-140

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

December 1, 2015

 

 

To recognize Bryce Harper for producing one of the greatest statistical seasons in Washington Nationals’ history, for setting club and Major League Baseball records, for winning the Players Choice Award for National League Outstanding Player, winning the National League Silver Slugger Award, and winning the National League MVP award unanimously.

 

WHEREAS, Bryce Harper was born on October 16, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada;

 

WHEREAS, in 2010, he was awarded the Golden Spikes Award for being the best amateur baseball player;

 

WHEREAS, he was selected by the Washington Nationals (“Nationals”) with the first overall pick of the 2010 Major League Baseball (“MLB”) draft;

 

WHEREAS, on April 27, 2012, Bryce Harper was called up by the Nationals from the Syracuse Chiefs, their Triple-A affiliate;

 

WHEREAS, Bryce Harper was named to the roster of the 2012 National League All-Star Team, being the youngest baseball player, at 19 years old, to ever be selected;

 

WHEREAS, on November 12, 2012, at 20 years old, Bryce Harper became the second-youngest player ever to be named the National League Rookie of the Year;

 

WHEREAS, Bryce Harper became the first player for the franchise to be named National League Rookie of the Year since Andre Dawson won the award in 1977;

 

WHEREAS, Bryce Harper made his second MLB All-Star Game appearance in 2013;

 

WHEREAS, in 2015, Bryce Harper received more votes to play in the MLB All-Star Game than any other player in National League history;

 

WHEREAS, on May 9, 2015, Bryce Harper became the youngest player in MLB history to hit 5 home runs in a 2-game span;

 

WHEREAS, on September 22, 2015, Bryce Harper set the Washington Nationals' single-season walk record, breaking Adam Dunn's club record of 116 walks set in 2009;

 

WHEREAS, Bryce Harper produced one of the greatest statistical seasons in Washington Nationals’ history, finishing with 42 home runs, 38 doubles, and 124 walks, and led the majors in on-base percentage (.460), slugging percentage (.649), and on-base plus slugging (“OPS”) (1.109);

 

WHEREAS, Bryce Harper, became the only player in MLB history with at least 42 home runs, 124 walks, and 118 runs scored at 22 years of age or younger, and is the youngest player in MLB history with at least 42 home runs and 124 walks in a season;

 

WHEREAS, on November 9, 2015, Bryce Harper won the Players Choice Award for National League Outstanding Player;

 

WHEREAS, on November 12, 2015, Bryce Harper was named a National League Silver Slugger Award winner in the outfield for the first time in his career; and

 

WHEREAS, on November 19, 2015, Bryce Harper was named the unanimous winner of the National League MVP award, receiving 30 of the 30 first-place votes.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Bryce Harper National League Most Valuable Player Recognition Resolution of 2015”.

 

Sec. 2.  The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Bryce Harper and his family for their commitment to the Washington Nationals and to the District of Columbia.

 

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.