This resolution congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2020 Major League Baseball World Series.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 773 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 773
Congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2020 Major
League Baseball World Series.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 12, 2020
Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Ms. Harris) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2020 Major
League Baseball World Series.
Whereas, on October 27, 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers (referred to in this
preamble as the "Dodgers") defeated the American League Champions, the
Tampa Bay Rays, by 3-1 to win the 2020 Major League Baseball World
Series in 6 games;
Whereas this marks the seventh World Series championship for the Dodgers
franchise and their 6th title since City Council Member Rosalind Wyman
helped bring the Dodgers to Los Angeles in 1958;
Whereas, during the 2020 playoffs, the Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers,
the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves, and the Tampa Bay Rays en
route to winning the World Series;
Whereas after being down 3 winning games to 1 loss in the 2020 National League
Championship Series to the Atlanta Braves, the Dodgers showed true heart
and grit by coming back to win the series;
Whereas the Dodgers have won the National League pennant in 3 of the last 4
years;
Whereas the Dodgers completed the shortened 2020 regular season with an
impressive overall record of 43-17 to finish first in the National
League West Division and with the best regular season record in
baseball;
Whereas the opponent of the Dodgers in the 2020 World Series, the Tampa Bay
Rays, showed true sportsmanship and respect for the game;
Whereas every member of the 2020 Dodgers roster played a key part in winning a
World Series during this unprecedented season, including--
(1) Pedro Baez;
(2) Austin Barnes;
(3) Matt Beaty;
(4) Cody Bellinger;
(5) Mookie Betts;
(6) Walker Buehler;
(7) Dylan Floro;
(8) Tony Gonsolin;
(9) Victor Gonzalez;
(10) Brusdar Graterol;
(11) Enrique Hernandez;
(12) Kenley Jansen;
(13) Joe Kelly;
(14) Clayton Kershaw;
(15) Adam Kolarek;
(16) Dustin May;
(17) Max Muncy;
(18) Jake McGee;
(19) Joc Pederson;
(20) AJ Pollock;
(21) Edwin Rios;
(22) Corey Seager;
(23) Will Smith;
(24) Chris Taylor;
(25) Blake Treinen;
(26) Justin Turner;
(27) Julio Urias; and
(28) Alex Wood;
Whereas Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager--
(1) was named Most Valuable Player for the 2020 World Series; and
(2) batted .400 with 2 home runs, 5 runs batted in, and 6 walks;
Whereas Dodgers ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw finished the 2020 postseason with a
2.93 earned run average in 5 starts, including going 2-0 in the World
Series with a 2.31 ERA;
Whereas first-year Dodger Mookie Betts played a central role in the 2020 World
Series victory for the Dodgers, including hitting a home run and scoring
the go-ahead run in Game 6;
Whereas the City of Los Angeles is now ``Titletown, USA'' after winning both the
2020 World Series and the 2020 National Basketball Association
Championship only 16 days apart;
Whereas Dodgers legend and the ``voice of baseball'' Vin Scully said it best:
``What a year. What a season. What a team.''; and
Whereas Dodgers fans never stopped supporting the team throughout the
unprecedented 2020 pandemic season, playing a key role in motivating
their team to victory: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the
2020 Major League Baseball World Series;
(2) recognizes the unprecedented nature of the 2020
baseball season and the commitment of the Los Angeles Dodgers
to bringing the Commissioner's Trophy to Los Angeles; and
(3) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the chairman and controlling owner of the Los
Angeles Dodgers, Mark Walter;
(B) the president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Stan
Kasten; and
(C) the manager of the 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers,
Dave Roberts.
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Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6678-6679)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6678-6679)
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