[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 315 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 315

 Commending the St. Louis Cardinals on their hard-fought World Series 
                                victory.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            November 8, 2011

  Mrs. McCaskill (for herself and Mr. Blunt) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending the St. Louis Cardinals on their hard-fought World Series 
                                victory.

Whereas, on October 28, 2011, the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series 
        with a 6-2 victory over the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the series at 
        Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri;
Whereas the Cardinals earned a postseason berth by clinching the National League 
        Wild Card on the last day of the regular season;
Whereas the Cardinals defeated the heavily favored Philadelphia Phillies and 
        Milwaukee Brewers to advance to the World Series;
Whereas the Cardinals celebrated an incredible come-from-behind victory in Game 
        6 of the World Series, which will long be remembered as one of the most 
        dramatic games in the history of the World Series;
Whereas Cardinals All-Star Albert Pujols put on a historic hitting display in 
        Game 3 of the World Series, with 5 hits, 3 home runs, and 6 runs batted 
        in;
Whereas Cardinals star pitcher Chris Carpenter started 3 games in the World 
        Series, allowing only 2 runs in Game 7 after only 3 days of rest and 
        earning the win in the decisive game;
Whereas David Freese, a native of St. Louis, won the World Series Most Valuable 
        Player Award;
Whereas Manager Tony LaRussa won his second World Series title with the 
        Cardinals, his third overall, and remains one of only 2 managers to win 
        World Series titles as the manager of a National League and an American 
        League team;
Whereas the Cardinals won the 11\th\ World Series championship in the 129-year 
        history of the team;
Whereas the Cardinals have won more World Series championships than any other 
        team in the National League;
Whereas the Cardinals once again proved to be an organization of great 
        character, dedication, and heart, a reflection of the city of St. Louis 
        and the State of Missouri; and
Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals are the 2011 World Series champions: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the St. Louis Cardinals on their 2011 World 
        Series title and outstanding performance during the 2011 Major 
        League Baseball season;
            (2) recognizes the achievement of the players, coaches, 
        management, and support staff, whose dedication and resiliency 
        made victory possible;
            (3) congratulates the city of St. Louis, Missouri, and St. 
        Louis Cardinals fans everywhere; and
            (4) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the Honorable Francis Slay, Mayor of the city 
                of St. Louis, Missouri;
                    (B) Mr. William Dewitt, President, St. Louis 
                Cardinals; and
                    (C) Mr. Tony LaRussa, Manager, St. Louis Cardinals.
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