[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 357 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 357

 Commending and congratulating the Anaheim Angels for their remarkable 
 spirit, resilience, and athletic discipline in winning the 2002 World 
                                Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 14, 2002

 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mrs. Boxer) submitted the following 
        resolution; which was considered and agreed toYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending and congratulating the Anaheim Angels for their remarkable 
 spirit, resilience, and athletic discipline in winning the 2002 World 
                                Series.

Whereas the Anaheim Angels have won the first World Championship in the 42 year 
        history of the franchise;
Whereas the Anaheim Angels completed their best season in franchise history with 
        99 wins, staging one of the most significant team improvements in Major 
        League Baseball since the 2001 season;
Whereas the 2002 World Series was the Anaheim Angels' first appearance in the 
        Fall Classic;
Whereas the Anaheim Angels have fielded such superstars as Nolan Ryan, Rod 
        Carew, Bobby Grich, Reggie Jackson, Jim Abbott, Wally Joyner, Brian 
        Downing, Jim Edmonds, Gary DiSarcina, and now Troy Percival, Jarrod 
        Washburn, Garret Anderson, Troy Glaus, and Tim Salmon;
Whereas third baseman Troy Glaus received the World Series Most Valuable Player 
        Award for his stellar defensive plays, .385 batting average, and 3 home 
        runs during the series;
Whereas pitcher Francisco Rodriguez became the youngest pitcher to win a World 
        Series game and tied the postseason record for games won with 5 
        outstanding wins;
Whereas Manager Mike Scioscia won his first World Series title as a manager;
Whereas Tim Salmon made his first playoff appearance in 10 seasons as a major 
        league baseball player, the only current player to have played that long 
        without having reached the postseason;
Whereas the spirit of Gene Autry, the ``Singing Cowboy'' and former owner of the 
        Angels, was undoubtedly ever-present with the Anaheim players throughout 
        the series as he was an inspirational force to all who played for him 
        and knew of his legacy;
Whereas the Anaheim Angels battled another California team deserving of 
        acknowledgement: the San Francisco Giants;
Whereas the San Francisco Giants were a worthy rival for the Anaheim Angels and 
        set the stage for an exciting and suspenseful World Series that was 
        watched with great interest by many Californians;
Whereas the Anaheim Angels epitomize California pride with their incredible 
        focus, dedication to winning, team cohesiveness, and devotion to playing 
        America's pastime with class, athleticism, and enthusiasm; and
Whereas the Anaheim Angels demonstrate the rewards of perseverance, discipline, 
        teamwork, and championship as they prepare to defend their title of 
        World Champions: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the Anaheim Angels on 
winning the 2002 Major League Baseball World Series title.
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