[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 161 (Wednesday, October 18, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H10212]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLEVELAND INDIANS, 1995 AMERICAN LEAGUE 
                               CHAMPIONS

  (Mr. STOKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my congratulations to 
the greatest baseball team in America, the Cleveland Indians. Last 
night, the Indians captured the American League Pennant with a 4-to-0 
victory over the Seattle Mariners. Armed with the best record in the 
major leagues, the Indians now march boldly forward to the World 
Series.
  On behalf of the residents of the greatest city in America, I take 
pride in expressing our congratulations to the Cleveland Indians, 
including Mike Hargrove and his excellent coaching staff, the team's 
general manager, John Hart, and team owner, Dick Jacobs. We also extend 
congratulations to the Cleveland Indians spectacular pitching staff 
including Dennis Martinez, and the series most valuable player, pitcher 
Orel Hershiser. The Cleveland Indians have demonstrated an excellence 
in teamwork and determination to make the dream of a world championship 
a reality.
  When the World Series opens in Atlanta on Saturday, the Cleveland 
Indians will be making their first appearance since 1954, a period of 
41 years. Our hearts are with the team and we will be cheering them on 
to victory over another great team, the Atlanta Braves.

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