[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 125 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 125

       Commemorating the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and 
                  congratulating the Seattle Mariners.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 10, 2001

  Ms. Cantwell (for herself and Mrs. Murray) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
       Commemorating the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and 
                  congratulating the Seattle Mariners.

Whereas the City of Seattle and the Seattle Mariners franchise are honored to 
        host the Major League Baseball All-Star Game (in this resolution 
        referred to as the ``All-Star Game'') for the second time, and the first 
        time at beautiful Safeco Field;
Whereas the game of baseball is widely considered America's pastime, inspiring, 
        challenging, and bringing together generations of all backgrounds;
Whereas the 72nd All-Star Game on July 10, 2001, is the fans' tribute to the 
        skill, work ethic, dedication, and discipline of the best players in the 
        game of baseball;
Whereas the players selected for the All-Star Game are an inspiration to 
        baseball fans across the world;
Whereas 4 Seattle Mariners players (Bret Boone, Edgar Martinez, John Olerud, and 
        Ichiro Suzuki) were selected by fans from around the world to start for 
        the American League in the All-Star Game, and American League All-Star 
        Game Manager Joe Torre chose three Mariners pitchers (Freddy Garcia, 
        Jeff Nelson, and Kazuhiro Sasaki), and one Mariners fielder (outfielder 
        Mike Cameron) to be on the All-Star Game roster, and Mariners Manager 
        Lou Piniella to be an assistant coach;
Whereas Ichiro Suzuki, in his first year in Major League Baseball, received more 
        votes to play in the All-Star Game than any other player;
Whereas the Seattle Mariners have reached the All-Star break with a record of 
        63-24, the fourth best record at such point in the season in the history 
        of Major League Baseball;
Whereas this remarkable record has been reached not only because of the 
        individual efforts of the team's 8 All-Stars, but because of the 
        teamwork and timely contributions of every teammate and an extraordinary 
        coaching staff led by Manager Lou Piniella;
Whereas the teamwork, work ethic, and dedication of the players and coaches of 
        the Seattle Mariners have been an inspiration to baseball fans across 
        the world; and
Whereas it is appropriate and fitting to congratulate every All-Star Game 
        participant and member of the Seattle Mariners baseball team for the 
        records and accolades they have achieved: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate congratulates--
    (1) every player participating in the 2001 Major League Baseball 
All-Star Game; and
    (2) the Seattle Mariners team for their remarkable achievements and 
the skill, discipline, and dedication necessary to reach such heights.
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