LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Johan Santana on throwing the
first no-hitter in the 50-year history of the New York Mets on June 1,
2012

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those notable feats which add to the fabric of
New York State and inspire our citizenry; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals and achievements it wishes to recognize and
publicly acknowledge; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Mets
pitcher Johan Santana on throwing the first no-hitter in the 50-year
history of the New York Mets on June 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The New York Mets are in the midst of celebrating their 50th
Anniversary Season; and
WHEREAS, Throughout their history, the Mets have added to the rich
history of National League baseball in New York including two memorable
World Championships and numerous great players who have energized and
inspired Mets fans throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, Throughout this storied history, the Mets have been known for
their great pitchers such as Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Nolan Ryan,
Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, David Cone, Pedro Martinez and Johan Santa-
na; and
WHEREAS, The Mets franchise has also been known for numerous quirks
from the ineptitude of the 1962 Mets to its beloved mascot Mr. Met to
the well-known fact amongst Mets fans that the team was one of only two
Major League Baseball clubs that had never had a pitcher throw a no-hit-
ter; and
WHEREAS, In 8,019 regular season games that the Mets had played prior
to June 1, 2012, they had thrown 35 one-hitters and had seven pitchers
throw no-hitters after leaving the Mets for other clubs; and
WHEREAS, Johan Santana has been known as one of the best starting
pitchers in Major League baseball for the better part of a decade,
having won two Cy Young Awards prior to his trade to the New York Mets
before the 2008 season; and
WHEREAS, Johan Santana had performed as an "Ace" pitcher during his
Mets career prior to undergoing surgery on his pitching shoulder in 2010
and missing the entire 2011 season; and
WHEREAS, Johan Santana rehabbed the injury for over a year to prepare
for the 2012 season and many doubted he could return as a capable start-
ing pitcher; Johan Santana pitched for the Mets on their 50th Opening
Day just 19 months after his serious surgery; and
WHEREAS, The spirit with which Johan Santana pitches and his determi-
nation to overcome adversity as he recovered from his injury truly
embodies the spirit of all New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend individ-
uals of outstanding character who have shown initiative and commitment
toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as
role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Johan Santana on the occasion of pitching the first no-hitter in
New York Mets franchise history on June 1, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause further to congratulate the
entire New York Mets organization on this historic feat including Manag-
er Terry Collins, and Whitestone, Queens, native Mike Baxter, whose

great catch to preserve Santana's no-hitter will never be forgotten by
Mets fans; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mets Starting Pitcher Johan Santana and the Mets organiza-
tion.