[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 844 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 844

  Congratulating the Houston Astros for winning the 2022 Major League 
                         Baseball World Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 17, 2022

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the Houston Astros for winning the 2022 Major League 
                         Baseball World Series.

Whereas, on November 6, 2022, the Houston Astros (referred to in this preamble 
        as the ``Astros'') defeated the National League Champions, the 
        Philadelphia Phillies, by 4 games to 2 to win the 2022 Major League 
        Baseball World Series in 6 games;
Whereas this victory marks the second Major League Baseball World Series 
        championship for the Astros franchise and their first Major League 
        Baseball World Series championship since 2017;
Whereas, during the 2022 playoffs, the Astros defeated the New York Yankees and 
        the Seattle Mariners to make their second consecutive Major League 
        Baseball World Series appearance;
Whereas the Astros have won 2 consecutive American League West division titles;
Whereas the Astros exhibited outstanding skill and ability to attain a 106-56 
        record in the 2022 Major League Baseball season;
Whereas General Manager of the Astros, James Click, and the front office and the 
        supporting staff of the Astros navigated an exemplary season and made 
        tremendous decisions to assemble the 2022 World Series Champions;
Whereas Manager of the Astros, Dusty Baker, and the coaching staff, clubhouse, 
        and the supporting staff of the Astros managed the 2022 Major League 
        Baseball season, invested in their players, and should be congratulated;
Whereas the Philadelphia Phillies displayed teamwork, competitive spirit, and 
        sportsmanship in the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series as they 
        faced the Astros;
Whereas the entire roster for the Astros of the 2022 season proved to be 
        instrumental in the victory and included--

    (1) Bryan Abreu;

    (2) Jose Altuve;

    (3) Yordan Alvarez;

    (4) Alex Bregman;

    (5) Hunter Brown;

    (6) Aledmys Diaz;

    (7) Mauricio Dubon;

    (8) Luis Garcia;

    (9) Yuli Gurriel;

    (10) David Hensley;

    (11) Cristian Javier;

    (12) Martin Maldonado;

    (13) Trey Mancini;

    (14) Chas McCormick;

    (15) Lance McCullers Jr.;

    (16) Rafael Montero;

    (17) Hector Neris;

    (18) Jeremy Pena;

    (19) Ryan Pressly;

    (20) Will Smith;

    (21) Ryne Stanek;

    (22) Kyle Tucker;

    (23) Jose Urquidy;

    (24) Framber Valdez;

    (25) Christian Vazquez;

    (26) Justin Verlander;

    (27) Pedro Baez;

    (28) Brandon Bielak;

    (29) Ronel Blanco;

    (30) Michael Brantley;

    (31) Jason Castro;

    (32) Yainer Diaz;

    (33) Niko Goodrum;

    (34) Taylor Jones;

    (35) Korey Lee;

    (36) Seth Martinez;

    (37) J.J. Matijevic;

    (38) Phil Maton;

    (39) Jake Meyers;

    (40) Parker Mushinski;

    (41) Jake Odorizzi;

    (42) Enoli Paredes;

    (43) Joe Perez;

    (44) Jose Siri; and

    (45) Blake Taylor;

Whereas Jeremy Pena was named Most Valuable Player for the 2022 Major League 
        Baseball World Series;
Whereas the Astros have inspired the people of the city of Houston, Harris 
        County, and Texas and Astros fans across the United States;
Whereas the people of the city of Houston, Harris County, and Texas and Astros 
        fans everywhere are--

    (1) proud of the Astros organization;

    (2) thankful for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of the Astros 
during the 2022 season; and

    (3) thankful to the Astros for bringing another World Series victory to 
the city of Houston; and

Whereas fans of the Astros demonstrated true passion and dedication in 
        supporting their team throughout the 2022 Major League Baseball season: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Houston Astros on winning the 2022 
        Major League Baseball World Series;
            (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and 
        dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support 
        staff of the Houston Astros;
            (3) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of 
        Minute Maid Park; and
            (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the Chairman of the Astros, Jim Crane;
                    (B) the General Manager of the Astros, James Click; 
                and
                    (C) the Manager of the Astros, Dusty Baker.
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