[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1078 Engrossed in House (EH)]







H. Res. 1078

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                     November 15, 2006.
Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals won the 102nd World Series on October 27, 2006;
Whereas this is the 10th World Series title won by the St. Louis Cardinals;
Whereas Manager Tony La Russa is one of only 2 managers in the history of 
        baseball to win the World Series in both the National League and the 
        American League;
Whereas the manager and coaching staff have done a remarkable job guiding this 
        team to victory;
Whereas General Manager Walt Jocketty and owner Fred Hanser have assembled and 
        led a great organization;
Whereas all 25 players on the playoff squad contributed to the victory, 
        including World Series Most Valuable Player David Eckstein, Gold Glove 
        winners Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen, as well as Chris Carpenter, Randy 
        Flores, Josh Hancock, Tyler Johnson, Josh Kinney, Braden Looper, Anthony 
        Reyes, Jeff Suppan, Brad Thompson, Adam Wainwright, Jeff Weaver, Gary 
        Bennett, Yadier Molina, Ronnie Belliard, Aaron Miles, Chris Duncan, Jim 
        Edmonds, Juan Encarnacion, John Rodriguez, Scott Spiezio, So Taguchi, 
        and Preston Wilson;
Whereas the sole goal of all 25 players on the playoff squad was winning the 
        World Series, rather than chasing individual glory;
Whereas these players have been awarded a variety of honors, including the Most 
        Valuable Player Award, the Cy Young Award, the Gold Glove Award, the 
        Silver Slugger Award, the Rookie of the Year Award, and the opportunity 
        to appear in All-Star games;
Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals have a history of great players, including Bob 
        Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Curt Flood, Willie McGee, and Stan 
        Musial;
Whereas St. Louis has a wonderful baseball tradition because Cardinals fans have 
        faithfully supported their team; and
Whereas the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets, and the Detroit Tigers proved 
        worthy and honorable opponents during the post-season: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2006 World 
        Series; and
            (2) commends the players, coaches, management, and all other 
        personnel of the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as the fans, on this great 
        victory.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.