[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 254 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 254

Commending the Florida Marlins baseball team for winning the 2003 World 
                                Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 29, 2003

Mr. Nelson of Florida (for himself and Mr. Graham of Florida) submitted 
      the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending the Florida Marlins baseball team for winning the 2003 World 
                                Series.

Whereas on October 25, 2003, the Florida Marlins defeated the New York Yankees, 
        2 to 0, in Game 6 of the World Series, to capture their second World 
        Series title in the 11 seasons of the franchise;
Whereas the Florida Marlins became the first visiting team to celebrate a World 
        Series championship in Yankee Stadium since the Los Angeles Dodgers in 
        1981;
Whereas under the leadership of manager Jack McKeon, general manager Larry 
        Beinfest, and team owner Jeffrey Loria, the Marlins compiled the best 
        record in baseball since May 23, 2003, becoming only the ninth team in 
        Major League Baseball history to rebound from at least 10 games under 
        .500 to reach the playoffs;
Whereas each player, manager, coach, trainer, and administrator of the Florida 
        Marlins contributed to a magical turnaround that resulted in the Florida 
        Marlins reaching the pinnacle of the sport, a World Series Championship;
Whereas the manager of the Florida Marlins, Jack McKeon, became the oldest 
        manager in Major League Baseball history to win the World Series, and 
        led Florida to the title after joining the team in May of 2003;
Whereas Florida Marlins pitcher Josh Beckett was named World Series Most 
        Valuable Player, after pitching a complete game, 5 hit shutout, on 3 
        days rest in Yankee Stadium during Game 6 of the World Series;
Whereas young stars like Miguel Cabrera, Juan Pierre, and Luis Castillo combined 
        with established veterans like Ivan Rodriguez and Jeff Conine to produce 
        an exciting, never-say-die team that won over fans around the country 
        during an unexpected march to the World Series;
Whereas the Florida Marlins upset the San Francisco Giants in 4 games to win the 
        Division Series, then stunned the Chicago Cubs by coming back from a 3 
        games to 1 deficit to win the National League Championship Series in 7 
        games; and
Whereas fans of the Florida Marlins and the South Florida community demonstrated 
        commendable team support and pride: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Florida Marlins for winning the 2003 
        World Series;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
        and support staff who were instrumental in securing a second 
        World Series title for the Florida Marlins;
            (3) commends the support and pride of the fans of the 
        Florida Marlins; and
            (4) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit for 
        appropriate display an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the owner of the Florida Marlins, Jeffrey 
                Loria;
                    (B) the general manager of the Florida Marlins, 
                Larry Beinfest;
                    (C) the manager of the Florida Marlins, Jack 
                McKeon; and
                    (D) each player and coach of the 2003 World Series 
                Champion Florida Marlins baseball team.
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