[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 712 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 712

  Congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 World 
                                Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 20, 2008

Mr. Specter (for himself, Mr. Casey, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Lautenberg, and 
 Mr. Bunning) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 World 
                                Series.

Whereas, on October 29, 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay 
        Rays to win the 2008 World Series;
Whereas the 4 to 3 Phillies victory in Game 5 of the Fall Classic secured for 
        Philadelphia a World Series title for the first time since 1980, and for 
        the second time in team history;
Whereas the Tampa Bay Rays deserve congratulations for a stellar 2008 season, in 
        which, after 10 consecutive losing seasons, they posted a regular season 
        record of 97-65 and won the American League Championship Series;
Whereas Tampa Bay Rays Manager and Hazelton, Pennsylvania-native Joe Maddon 
        established himself as among the premier managers in Major League 
        Baseball during the 2008 season, and aptly was named American League 
        Manager of the Year;
Whereas Philadelphia sports fans have consistently demonstrated their love for, 
        and devotion to, Philadelphia teams, even after 25 years without winning 
        a major sports championship;
Whereas, since taking the helm as manager in 2005, Phillies Manager Charlie 
        Manuel has guided the young Phillies team to become the best in Major 
        League Baseball;
Whereas recently-retired General Manager Pat Gillick, who joined the Phillies in 
        2006, played an integral role in assembling the World Series-winning 
        team;
Whereas 24-year old pitcher Cole Hamels was named the Most Valuable Player for 
        both the National League Championship Series and the World Series, with 
        a 4-0 record and 1.80 Earned Run Average in the post-season;
Whereas starting pitchers Cole Hamels, Brett Myers, Joe Blanton, and Souderton, 
        Pennsylvania-native Jamie Moyer delivered outstanding performances 
        throughout the post-season;
Whereas the Phillies' bullpen distinguished itself as among the greatest in 
        Major League Baseball, particularly closer Brad Lidge, who finished the 
        2008 season with 48 out of 48 save opportunities, including the final 
        game of the World Series;
Whereas the Phillies were led by a talented and tough group of players 
        including: 2006 MVP Ryan Howard; All-Star Chase Utley; 2007 MVP and 2007 
        and 2008 Gold Glove winner Jimmy Rollins; third baseman Pedro Feliz; 
        veteran outfielder Pat Burrell; 2008 Gold Glove winner, the ``Flyin' 
        Hawaiian'', Shane Victorino; outfielder Jayson Werth; and catcher Carlos 
        Ruiz;
Whereas numerous reserve players made significant contributions to the Phillies' 
        World Series title run, including Geoff Jenkins, Chris Coste, Eric 
        Bruntlett, Greg Dobbs, and Matt Stairs; and
Whereas more than 1,000,000 fans packed the streets of Philadelphia on October 
        31, 2008 for a parade along Market and Broad Streets ending at Citizens 
        Bank Park;
Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates--
                    (A) the Philadelphia Phillies for winning the 2008 
                World Series;
                    (B) the Phillies manager, coaches, and support 
                staff, whose commitment to the Phillies franchise has 
                sustained this proud organization and allowed the team 
                to reach the pinnacle of success in 2008;
                    (C) all Phillies fans, whose tenacity, 
                perseverance, and enthusiasm are matched only by that 
                of the team to which the fans are dedicated; and
                    (D) the Tampa Bay Rays on an outstanding 2008 
                season; and
            (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) Phillies manager Charlie Manuel;
                    (B) Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr.; and
                    (C) Phillies advisor Pat Gillick.
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