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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GARRET ANDERSON

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On 2026-05-20, Representative Dave Min (D-CA-47) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GARRET ANDERSON" in the House.

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GARRET ANDERSON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3665-H3666] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GARRET ANDERSON (Mr. MIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. MIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Garret Anderson, a Newport Beach resident and Anaheim Angels legend. Garret was a SoCal native who grew up in the L.A. suburbs in Granada Hills. After graduating high school, he was drafted by the Angels in the fourth round of the 1990 draft. Over 15 seasons with the Angels, he became the franchise's all-time leader in hits and built a career defined by consistency, grit, and leadership in the clubhouse. His most famous hit was the bases-loaded double he hit in game 7 of the [[Page H3666]] 2002 World Series, which won the Angels their first and only World Series championship. That 2002 season was a Cinderella journey for Garret and the Angels, with the Rally Monkey inspiring the team to come back in the late innings over and over again. Garret was a two-time Silver Slugger award winner and was the all- star game MVP in 2003, but those who knew him best remember something beyond his baseball accomplishments. They remember his humility, kindness, and joy inside the clubhouse and outside. Mr. Speaker, Garret Anderson represented what is best about baseball: dedication, teamwork, and grace both on and off the field. His legacy will live on not just in the record books but in the memories of fans, teammates, and our Orange County communities. Our deepest sympathies are with his family. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GARRET ANDERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3665-H3666] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GARRET ANDERSON (Mr. MIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. MIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Garret Anderson, a Newport Beach resident and Anaheim Angels legend. Garret was a SoCal native who grew up in the L.A. suburbs in Granada Hills. After graduating high school, he was drafted by the Angels in the fourth round of the 1990 draft. Over 15 seasons with the Angels, he became the franchise's all-time leader in hits and built a career defined by consistency, grit, and leadership in the clubhouse. His most famous hit was the bases-loaded double he hit in game 7 of the [[Page H3666]] 2002 World Series, which won the Angels their first and only World Series championship. That 2002 season was a Cinderella journey for Garret and the Angels, with the Rally Monkey inspiring the team to come back in the late innings over and over again. Garret was a two-time Silver Slugger award winner and was the all- star game MVP in 2003, but those who knew him best remember something beyond his baseball accomplishments. They remember his humility, kindness, and joy inside the clubhouse and outside. Mr. Speaker, Garret Anderson represented what is best about baseball: dedication, teamwork, and grace both on and off the field. His legacy will live on not just in the record books but in the memories of fans, teammates, and our Orange County communities. Our deepest sympathies are with his family. ____________________