[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 461 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 461

  Congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League 
                         Baseball World Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 13, 2023

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League 
                         Baseball World Series.

Whereas, on November 1, 2023, the Texas Rangers (referred to in this preamble as 
        the ``Rangers'') defeated the National League Champions, the Arizona 
        Diamondbacks, by 4 games to 1 to win the 2023 Major League Baseball 
        World Series in 5 games;
Whereas this victory marks the first Major League Baseball World Series 
        championship in Rangers franchise history;
Whereas, during the 2023 playoffs, the Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, the 
        Baltimore Orioles, and the Houston Astros to make their third Major 
        League Baseball World Series appearance;
Whereas the Rangers were a perfect 11-0 on the road in the 2023 playoffs;
Whereas the Rangers attained a 90-72 record in the 2023 Major League Baseball 
        season;
Whereas General Manager, Chris Young, the front office staff, and the supporting 
        staff of the Rangers navigated an exemplary season and made tremendous 
        decisions to assemble the 2023 World Series Champions;
Whereas Manager, Bruce Bochy, the coaching staff, clubhouse staff, and the 
        supporting staff of the Rangers managed the 2023 Major League Baseball 
        season, invested in their players, and should be congratulated;
Whereas the entire roster for the Rangers proved to be instrumental in the 
        victory;
Whereas Corey Seager was named Most Valuable Player for the 2023 Major League 
        Baseball World Series, earning the award for the second time in his 
        career and first time with the Rangers;
Whereas the people of Texas and Rangers fans everywhere are--

    (1) proud of the Rangers organization;

    (2) thankful for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of the Rangers 
during the 2023 season; and

    (3) thankful to the Rangers for bringing another World Series victory 
to the State of Texas; and

Whereas fans of the Rangers demonstrated true passion and dedication in 
        supporting their team throughout the 2023 Major League Baseball season: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 
        Major League Baseball World Series;
            (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and 
        dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support 
        staff of the Texas Rangers;
            (3) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of 
        Globe Life Field; and
            (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the Chairman of the Texas Rangers, Ray Davis;
                    (B) the General Manager of the Texas Rangers, Chris 
                Young; and
                    (C) the Manager of the Texas Rangers, Bruce Bochy.
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