[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 147 (Thursday, November 14, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S11086]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 357--COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE ANAHEIM ANGELS 
  FOR THEIR REMARKABLE SPIRIT, RESILIENCE, AND ATHLETIC DISCIPLINE IN 
                     WINNING THE 2002 WORLD SERIES

  Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself and Mrs. Boxer) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 357

       Whereas the Anaheim Angels have won the first World 
     Championship in the 42 year history of the franchise;
       Whereas the Anaheim Angels completed their best season in 
     franchise history with 99 wins, staging one of the most 
     significant team improvements in Major League Baseball since 
     the 2001 season;
       Whereas the 2002 World Series was the Anaheim Angels' first 
     appearance in the Fall Classic;
       Whereas the Anaheim Angels have fielded such superstars as 
     Nolan Ryan, Rod Carew, Bobby Grich, Reggie Jackson, Jim 
     Abbott, Wally Joyner, Brian Downing, Jim Edmonds, Gary 
     DiSarcina, and now Troy Percival, Jarrod Washburn, Garret 
     Anderson, Troy Glaus, and Tim Salmon;
       Whereas third baseman Troy Glaus received the World Series 
     Most Valuable Player Award for his stellar defensive plays, 
     .385 batting average, and 3 home runs during the series;
       Whereas pitcher Francisco Rodriguez became the youngest 
     pitcher to win a World Series game and tied the postseason 
     record for games won with 5 outstanding wins;
       Whereas Manager Mike Scioscia won his first World Series 
     title as a manager;
       Whereas Tim Salmon made his first playoff appearance in 10 
     seasons as a major league baseball player, the only current 
     player to have played that long without having reached the 
     postseason;
       Whereas the spirit of Gene Autry, the ``Singing Cowboy'' 
     and former owner of the Angels, was undoubtedly ever-present 
     with the Anaheim players throughout the series as he was an 
     inspirational force to all who played for him and knew of his 
     legacy;
       Whereas the Anaheim Angels battled another California team 
     deserving of acknowledgement: the San Francisco Giants;
       Whereas the San Francisco Giants were a worthy rival for 
     the Anaheim Angels and set the stage for an exciting and 
     suspenseful World Series that was watched with great interest 
     by many Californians;
       Whereas the Anaheim Angels epitomize California pride with 
     their incredible focus, dedication to winning, team 
     cohesiveness, and devotion to playing America's pastime with 
     class, athleticism, and enthusiasm; and
       Whereas the Anaheim Angels demonstrate the rewards of 
     perseverance, discipline, teamwork, and championship as they 
     prepare to defend their title of World Champions: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the Anaheim Angels 
     on winning the 2002 Major League Baseball World Series title.
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        SENATE RESOLUTION 356--PAYING A GRATUITY TO TRUDY LAPIC

  Mr. DAYTON submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 356

       Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is authorized 
     and directed to pay, from appropriations under the subheading 
     ``miscellaneous items'' under the heading ``Contingent 
     Expenses of the Senate'', to Trudy Lapic, widow of Thomas 
     Lapic, a loyal employee of the Senate for 9 years, a sum 
     equal to 8 months of compensation at the rate Thomas Lapic 
     was receiving by law during the last month of his Senate 
     service, that sum to be considered inclusive of funeral 
     expenses and all other allowances.

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