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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1969 World Champion "Miracle Mets" and honors their achievement.
Why it matters
Highlights the cultural significance of the 1969 "Miracle Mets". their unexpected championship run is celebrated as a symbol of hope, perseverance, and the spirit of New York, inspiring pride across generations.
Serves as official state recognition of sports history. , showing how government bodies acknowledge the unifying impact of major athletic achievements on local and state communities.
Connects past achievements to ongoing community identity. , reinforcing the legacy of the 1969 team and its continuing influence on the identity of Queens, New York City, and the state as a whole.
Demonstrates the power of sports to transcend athletics. , as the resolution positions the team’s victory as a source of collective memory, celebration, and inspiration beyond the baseball field.
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Honor Miracle Mets Anniversary
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Sponsors
61 Co-sponsors
- Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
- Fredrick J. Akshar II
- George Amedore
- Bob Antonacci
- Jamaal Bailey
- Brian Benjamin
- Alessandra Biaggi
- Phil Boyle
- Neil D. Breslin
- John E. Brooks
- David Carlucci
- Leroy Comrie
- Simcha Felder
- John J. Flanagan
- Rich Funke
- Patrick M. Gallivan
- Jim Gaughran
- Andrew Gounardes
- Joseph A. Griffo
- Pete Harckham
- Pamela Helming
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal
- Robert Jackson
- Chris Jacobs
- Daphne Jordan
- Todd Kaminsky
- Anna Kaplan
- Brian Kavanagh
- Timothy M. Kennedy
- Liz Krueger
- Andrew J. Lanza
- Kenneth P. LaValle
- Betty Little
- John Liu
- Monica Martinez
- Rachel May
- Shelley Mayer
- Jen Metzger
- Velmanette Montgomery
- Zellnor Myrie
- Thomas F. O'Mara
- Robert Ortt
- Kevin S. Parker
- Roxanne J. Persaud
- Jessica Ramos
- Michael H. Ranzenhofer
- Patty Ritchie
- Gustavo Rivera
- Joseph E. Robach
- Julia Salazar
- James Sanders Jr.
- Diane J. Savino
- Luis R. Sepúlveda
- Susan Serino
- José M. Serrano
- James L. Seward
- James Skoufis
- Toby Ann Stavisky
- Andrea Stewart-Cousins
- James Tedisco
- Kevin Thomas
History
- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 1117 BY: Senator GIANARIS COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 World Champion "Miracle Mets" WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to exemplary teams whose notable feats add to the fabric of New York State and inspire our citizenry; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate the New York Mets upon the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the teams'
1969 World Championship season; and WHEREAS, In the first seven seasons of the teams' history, the New York Mets had never achieved a winning record or finished above ninth place; and WHEREAS, Under the steadfast leadership of manager Gil Hodges, the
1969 New York Mets accomplished one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Major League Baseball history, winning 38 of their final 49 games to surge past the Chicago Cubs and earn the National League East Division title with 100 wins; and WHEREAS, The New York… Show allHide
1969 New York Mets accomplished one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Major League Baseball history, winning 38 of their final 49 games to surge past the Chicago Cubs and earn the National League East Division title with 100 wins; and WHEREAS, The New York Mets shocked the sports world by defeating the dominant Baltimore Orioles in five games to win the World Series, and the incredible upset earned the team the moniker "the Miracle Mets"; and WHEREAS, The New York Mets' thrilling and improbable championship victory was cause for pride and celebration in the borough of Queens and throughout the State, and this legendary underdog team remains beloved by multiple generations of baseball fans in New York; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize exceptional athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements and thereby represent this great Empire State with exceptional pride and determination; and WHEREAS, The 1969 New York Mets will be honored at a 50th Anniversary celebration at Citi Field on June 29, 2019; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legislative Body to pay tribute to the enduring contributions of the 1969 New York Mets; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 World Champion "Miracle Mets"; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New York Mets organization.
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