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

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1401 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1401

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

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                    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

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                               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.
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