4302161 ACR 19-337, "Bryce Harper National League Rookie of the Year Recognition Resolution of 2012"

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

19-337

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

December 4, 2012

 

To recognize Bryce Harper for being named the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on November 12, 2012, and for being the second-youngest player ever to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award.

 

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 by the Nationals from their Triple-A affiliate, the Syracuse Chiefs;

 

WHEREAS, on April 28, 2012, Bryce Harper made his MLB debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers and went 1-for-3, with a double and a sacrifice fly;

 

WHEREAS, Bryce Harper hit his first major league home run against the San Diego Padres on May 14, 2012, which led the Nationals to an 8-5 victory;

 

WHEREAS, he 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, Bryce Harper was named Rookie of the Month for May and September;

 

WHEREAS, Bryce Harper provided a great amount of spark and energy that helped the Nationals achieve 98 wins, which was the best record in the MLB;

 

WHEREAS, his play helped the Nationals to a National East Division title and to their first postseason appearance since the team moved to Washington;

 

WHEREAS, he finished the season with a batting average of .270, 22 home runs, 59 RBIs, 18 stolen bases, and he led the team in runs scored and triples;

 

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; and

 

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.

 

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Bryce Harper National League Rookie of the Year Recognition Resolution of 2012”.

 

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.