LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the New York Mets major league
baseball team upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary in
2012

WHEREAS, Organizations which serve the interests of the people of this
Empire State merit the commendation of this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body that the quali-
ty of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched
by its exceptional major league sporting franchises; these franchises
give positive definition to the profile and disposition of the communi-
ties of the State of New York and profoundly strengthen our society; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the New York Mets major league baseball team upon the occasion of
celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012; and
WHEREAS, The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in
the Borough of Queens in New York City; the Mets belong to Major League
Baseball's National League East Division; and
WHEREAS, One of baseball's first expansion teams, the New York Mets
were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League
teams, the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants; during the 1962 and
1963 seasons, the Mets played their home games at the Polo Grounds; from
1964 to 2008, the Mets' home ballpark was Shea Stadium; in 2009, they
moved into a new stadium, Citi Field; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, the "Miracle Mets" beat the Baltimore Orioles in the
World Series in what is considered one of the biggest upsets in World
Series history; since 1969, the Mets have played in three additional
World Series, including a dramatic series in 1973 against the Oakland
Athletics, a second World Series championship in 1986 against the Boston
Red Sox, and a Subway Series against their cross-town rivals the New
York Yankees in the 2000 World Series; and
WHEREAS, The auspicious occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the found-
ing of the New York Mets presents a unique opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to recognize and pay tribute to the New York Mets major league
baseball team; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the New York Mets major league baseball team upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the New York Mets major league baseball team.