Honoring John Wathan on his induction into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame.

Mark Alford

Republican · MO · Representative

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-06-30

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This resolution recognizes and honors John Wathan for his induction into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, celebrating his contributions to the team and baseball. The measure serves as a formal congressional acknowledgment of Wathan's achievements as a player and his significance to Kansas City sports history.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1401 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1401 Honoring John Wathan on his induction into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2026 Mr. Alford submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Honoring John Wathan on his induction into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. Whereas John Wathan dedicated 47 years of service to the Kansas City Royals as a player, coach, manager, broadcaster, scout, instructor, and special assistant; Whereas John Wathan played 10 Major League seasons with the Kansas City Royals from 1976 through 1985 and was a member of the Kansas City Royals' 1985 World Series championship team; Whereas John Wathan played an integral role in the success of the Kansas City Royals, including contributing to the Kansas City Royals' first World Series championship in 1985; Whereas John Wathan remains the Major League Baseball single season record holder for stolen bases by a catcher, recording 36 stolen bases during the 1982 season; Whereas John Wathan managed the Kansas City Royals from 1987 through 1991 and continued to serve the Kansas City Royals in numerous leadership roles following his managerial tenure; Whereas, following his playing career, John Wathan continued to serve the Kansas City Royals as a coach, manager, broadcaster, scout, and mentor to countless players and baseball professionals; Whereas John Wathan's commitment to excellence, leadership, and dedication helped shape generations of Kansas City Royals players and contributed significantly to the success and culture of the Kansas City Royals; Whereas John Wathan's contributions helped establish the Kansas City Royals as one of Major League Baseball's premier franchises and brought pride to Kansas City, Missouri, and baseball fans throughout the State; and Whereas John Wathan's lifelong devotion to baseball and the Kansas City Royals has earned him the admiration of fans throughout Missouri and across the Nation: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) congratulates John Wathan on his induction into the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame; (2) honors his distinguished career and decades of service to the Kansas City Royals; and (3) recognizes his contributions to the sport of baseball and to the Kansas City community. <all>

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