[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 287 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 287

  Congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2013 World Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            November 5, 2013

  Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Markey, Mr. Reed, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. 
Murphy, Mr. Leahy, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. King, and 
     Mr. Blumenthal) submitted the following resolution; which was 
                        considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2013 World Series.

Whereas, on October 30, 2013, the Boston Red Sox won the 2013 World Series by 
        defeating the St. Louis Cardinals;
Whereas the Boston Red Sox won the World Series before the Fenway Faithful for 
        the first time since 1918, igniting the city with pride;
Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals demonstrated sportsmanship, skill, and 
        perseverance;
Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals are recognized for their phenomenal effort and 
        success throughout the 2013 baseball season, posting a record of 97-65 
        and winning their fourth National League pennant in 10 years;
Whereas Boston's victory marks their third world title in 10 years and their 8th 
        world title in the treasured and beloved Red Sox team's 113-year 
        history;
Whereas the Red Sox players and staff showed the most advanced skill, heart, and 
        grit through the entire regular season and postseason, winning the 
        American League Division Series, the American League Championship 
        Series, and the World Series;
Whereas the Red Sox made history and showed tremendous resilience in becoming 
        the first team to win the World Series after losing at least 93 games 
        the previous year;
Whereas the 2013 team will be remembered for the inspiration they drew from the 
        city of Boston, the joy they brought to the city and the region, and 
        their embodiment of ``Boston Strong'';
Whereas the Red Sox players' beards will be remembered as a symbol of the 2013 
        Boston Red Sox's spirit and unity;
Whereas the Red Sox World Series victory paid tribute to former Red Sox legends, 
        including Bobby Doerr, Joe Cronin, Johnny Pesky, Carl Yastrzemski, Ted 
        Williams, Carlton Fisk, and Jim Rice;
Whereas Red Sox manager John Farrell has won his first World Series title at the 
        helm of the Red Sox and assembled one of the greatest Red Sox teams of 
        all time;
Whereas David Ortiz, a vital Red Sox and member of the 2004 and 2007 World 
        Series championship teams and with 103 runs-batted-in (RBIs) during the 
        season, was recognized as the Most Valuable Player in the 2013 World 
        Series, batting .688, hitting two critical home runs, and cementing his 
        reputation as one of the greatest postseason performers in baseball 
        history;
Whereas John Lackey and Clay Buchholz dominated opposing batters throughout the 
        American League Championship, and Jon Lester had an overpowering 
        performance in Game 5 of the World Series, tying the Red Sox post-season 
        record for wins with six;
Whereas Koji Uehara delivered unmatched relief pitching performances throughout 
        the regular season, earning 21 saves with just a 1.09 earned run average 
        and silenced opposing hitters during the playoffs;
Whereas Mike Napoli blasted a game-deciding home run in game 3 of the American 
        League Championship Series and produced key hits and leadership for the 
        Red Sox throughout the World Series;
Whereas Shane Victorino solidified his legend in postseason baseball lore by 
        blasting a grand slam that drove the Red Sox past the Detroit Tigers in 
        game 6 of the American League Championship Series, hitting a three run 
        double in the World Series-clinching win at Fenway Park, and earning a 
        Gold Glove award for his stellar performance in right field;
Whereas Dustin Pedroia, a sure-handed fielder, was awarded the Gold Glove for 
        his unshakeable defensive play at second base during the 2013 regular 
        season, provided relentless leadership in the Red Sox clubhouse, and set 
        an example for countless young baseball fans across our country;
Whereas the Boston Red Sox were led to the World Series by the determination of 
        every Red Sox player this season, including Alfredo Aceves, Quintin 
        Berry, Xander Bogaerts, Craig Breslow, Clay Buchholz, Mike Carp, Ryan 
        Dempster, Jonathan Diaz, Felix Doubront, Stephen Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, 
        Jonny Gomes, Brock Holt, John Lackey, Ryan Lavarnway, Jon Lester, Will 
        Middlebrooks, Franklin Morales, Mike Napoli, Daniel Nava, Jake Peavy, 
        Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz, David Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Junichi 
        Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Shane Victorino, and Brandon Workman;
Whereas Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner and Red Sox president and chief 
        executive officer Larry Lucchino and general manager Ben Cherington 
        deserve credit for building on the success of the 2004 and 2007 World 
        Championship teams;
Whereas Bill James, the father of modern statistical analysis of baseball and a 
        pioneer in the sabermetric movement, won his third World Series as a 
        member of the Red Sox staff;
Whereas the Boston Red Sox have been serving charities throughout New England, 
        including the ``Jimmy Fund'' of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for 60 
        years and joining the fight against cancer; and
Whereas fans of the Red Sox, not only in Boston or New England but across the 
        world, join together to triumphantly celebrate the win after mourning 
        the tragic events of the 2013 Boston Marathon earlier this year; and
Whereas the Fenway Faithful and Red Sox Nation thank the Red Sox organization 
        for their loyalty to the city and delivery of the 2013 World Series 
        title: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates--
                    (A) the Boston Red Sox for bringing the World 
                Series title back to Boston, and the players, manager, 
                coaches, support staff, and owners whose dedication, 
                commitment, and spirit made this season a historic 
                success; and
                    (B) the St. Louis Cardinals for their 
                accomplishments and dedication during the 2013 season 
                and in winning the National League Championship; and
            (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
        enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) Red Sox manager John Farrell;
                    (B) Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington;
                    (C) Red Sox president and chief executive officer 
                Larry Lucchino;
                    (D) Red Sox principal owner John Henry; and
                    (E) Red Sox chairman Tom Werner.
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