[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 233 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 233

 Commending the Rochester, Minnesota A's American Legion baseball team 
      for winning the 2003 National American Legion World Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 23, 2003

   Mr. Coleman (for himself and Mr. Dayton) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending the Rochester, Minnesota A's American Legion baseball team 
      for winning the 2003 National American Legion World Series.

Whereas on Wednesday, August 27, 2003, the Rochester, Minnesota A's won the 
        National American Legion World Series by defeating Cherry Hill, North 
        Carolina 5 to 2 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma;
Whereas the American Legion Baseball League is the oldest and most prestigious 
        baseball league in the United States with over 5,200 teams competing 
        nationwide, nearly 50 percent of major league baseball players having 
        played American Legion baseball as teenagers, and nearly 70 percent of 
        all college players having played American Legion baseball as teenagers;
Whereas the A's became only the fourth team from Minnesota to ever win the 
        National American Legion World Series in the 77-year history of the 
        Series;
Whereas the A's finished a stellar season with a record of 52 wins and 5 losses;
Whereas the A's displayed determination and resolve by battling back from a 2 to 
        0 deficit in the championship game to prove themselves the best high 
        school age baseball team in the Nation;
Whereas the American Legions of America, including Rochester American Legion 
        Post 92, should be commended for their service to the youth of the 
        United States and to the entire Nation;
Whereas the players and coaches of the A's represented Rochester and the State 
        of Minnesota in outstanding fashion with their masterful play, 
        competitive spirit, and good sportsmanship on and off the field, despite 
        100 degree-plus heat; and
Whereas the players, coaches, managers, and their families exemplified the heart 
        of Minnesota during a special season that has made all of Minnesota 
        proud: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the Rochester, Minnesota A's for winning the 
        2003 National American Legion World Series;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, 
        coaches, and support staff of the team; and
            (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the Rochester American Legion Post 92 for 
                appropriate display; and
                    (B) each coach and member of the 2003 National 
                American Legion World Series championship team.
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