[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 338 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 338

 Commending and congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2017 
                  Major League Baseball World Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 16, 2017

     Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending and congratulating the Houston Astros on winning the 2017 
                  Major League Baseball World Series.

Whereas, on November 1, 2017, the Houston Astros won the 2017 Major League 
        Baseball World Series (referred to in this preamble as the ``World 
        Series'') with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers;
Whereas the Houston Astros won the World Series in Game 7 at Dodger Stadium in 
        Los Angeles, California;
Whereas the Houston Astros overcame the home field advantage of the Los Angeles 
        Dodgers to win the World Series;
Whereas all of the following 25 players on the World Series roster of the 
        Houston Astros should be congratulated: Jose Altuve, Carlos Beltran, 
        Alex Bregman, Juan Centeno, Carlos Correa, Chris Devenski, Derek Fisher, 
        Evan Gattis, Ken Giles, Marwin Gonzalez, Luke Gregerson, Yulieski 
        Gurriel, Will Harris, Dallas Keuchel, Francisco Liriano, Cameron Maybin, 
        Brian McCann, Lance McCullers, Jr., Collin McHugh, Charlie Morton, Joe 
        Musgrove, Brad Peacock, Josh Reddick, George Springer, and Justin 
        Verlander;
Whereas, in addition to the World Series roster, all of the following Houston 
        Astros players who contributed to the 2017 regular season should be 
        congratulated: Norichika Aoki, Tyler Clippard, J.D. Davis, Dayan Diaz, 
        Michael Feliz, Mike Fiers, Reymin Guduan, Jandel Gustave, Teoscar 
        Hernandez, James Hoyt, Jordan Jankowski, Tony Kemp, Jake Marisnick, 
        Francis Martes, Colin Moran, David Paulino, A.J. Reed, Tony Sipp, Max 
        Stassi, Ashur Tolliver, and Tyler White;
Whereas the front office, the clubhouse, and all of the supporting staff and 
        team members of the Houston Astros should be congratulated;
Whereas the Houston Astros won an incredible 101 games during the regular 
        season, which earned the team the American League West division 
        championship;
Whereas the following 6 Houston Astros players selected to the 2017 Major League 
        Baseball All-Star Game should be congratulated: Jose Altuve, Carlos 
        Correa, Chris Devenski, Dallas Keuchel, Lance McCullers, Jr., and George 
        Springer;
Whereas the Houston Astros became the first team in the history of Major League 
        Baseball to capture both the National League Championship pennant and 
        the American League Championship pennant;
Whereas the Houston Astros bounced back from a loss in the 2015 playoffs to win 
        the American League Championship pennant for the first time;
Whereas Houston Astros center fielder George Springer broke the record for extra 
        base hits in the World Series, including 5 home runs, and was named the 
        Most Valuable Player in the World Series;
Whereas Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann, in the first year playing for the 
        Houston Astros, hit a home run in Game 5 of the World Series, and guided 
        the pitching staff for 7 games;
Whereas Alex Bregman is the first Jewish player to hit a World Series walk off 
        hit, which led the Houston Astros past the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 13-
        12, 10-inning win in Game 5 of the World Series;
Whereas Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander was named the Most Valuable 
        Player of the American League Championship Series;
Whereas Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve--

    (1) compiled at least 200 hits for the fourth consecutive year; and

    (2) won a Silver Slugger Award for best American League second baseman;

Whereas Houston Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow joined the Houston Astros 
        front office in 2011 and succeeded in building a World Series 
        championship team;
Whereas the Houston Astros fell short in the 2015 American League Division 
        Series, fueling a determination--

    (1) to return to the playoffs; and

    (2) to win the World Series in 2017;

Whereas Houston Astros fans followed the triumphs of the 2017 season by tuning 
        into games called by Houston Astros television broadcasters Geoff Blum 
        and Todd Kalas and Houston Astros radio broadcasters Robert Ford and 
        Steve Sparks;
Whereas the Houston Astros played the following 3 excellent teams in the 2017 
        postseason that should be congratulated:

    (1) the Boston Red Sox in the American League Division Series;

    (2) the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series; 
and

    (3) the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series;

Whereas the Houston Astros won the World Series for the first time ever, filling 
        with pride the people in the city of Houston and Houston Astros fans 
        everywhere;
Whereas the Houston Astros showed extraordinary steadiness, teamwork, focus, and 
        love of the game;
Whereas the Houston Astros is an organization of great character, determination, 
        and heart, and a reflection of the city of Houston and the State of 
        Texas;
Whereas, in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the devastation along the entire 
        Gulf Coast in the State of Texas, the Houston Astros as World Series 
        champions personifies the ``can do'' Texas spirit and signals to the 
        world that, even after an incredibly difficult few months, the State of 
        Texas is coming back stronger than ever; and
Whereas the Houston Astros are the 2017 World Series champions: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends the Houston Astros--
                    (A) for winning the 2017 Major League Baseball 
                World Series championship title; and
                    (B) for an outstanding performance during the 2017 
                Major League Baseball season;
            (2) recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, 
        management, and support staff of the Houston Astros, which made 
        victory possible;
            (3) recognizes the dedication, hard work, and persistence 
        of the operations staff of Minute Maid Park in the city of 
        Houston;
            (4) congratulates--
                    (A) the city of Houston;
                    (B) Houston Astros fans everywhere;
                    (C) the mayor of the city of Houston, the Honorable 
                Sylvester Turner;
                    (D) Houston Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane and 
                the Crane family;
                    (E) Houston Astros President of Business Operations 
                Reid Ryan; and
                    (F) Houston Astros Executive Advisor Nolan Ryan; 
                and
            (5) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) Houston Astros Owner and Chairman Jim Crane;
                    (B) Houston Astros General Manager Jeff Luhnow; and
                    (C) Houston Astros Manager A.J. Hinch.
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