[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 156 (Tuesday, November 5, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S7832]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 287--CONGRATULATING THE BOSTON RED SOX ON WINNING THE 
                           2013 WORLD SERIES

  Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mr. Markey, Mr. Reed, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. 
Murphy, Mr. Leahy, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. King, and 
Mr. Blumenthal) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 287

       Whereas, on October 30, 2013, the Boston Red Sox won the 
     2013 World Series by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals;
       Whereas the Boston Red Sox won the World Series before the 
     Fenway Faithful for the first time since 1918, igniting the 
     city with pride;
       Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals demonstrated sportsmanship, 
     skill, and perseverance;
       Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals are recognized for their 
     phenomenal effort and success throughout the 2013 baseball 
     season, posting a record of 97-65 and winning their fourth 
     National League pennant in 10 years;
       Whereas Boston's victory marks their third world title in 
     10 years and their 8th world title in the treasured and 
     beloved Red Sox team's 113-year history;
       Whereas the Red Sox players and staff showed the most 
     advanced skill, heart, and grit through the entire regular 
     season and postseason, winning the American League Division 
     Series, the American League Championship Series, and the 
     World Series;
       Whereas the Red Sox made history and showed tremendous 
     resilience in becoming the first team to win the World Series 
     after losing at least 93 games the previous year;
       Whereas the 2013 team will be remembered for the 
     inspiration they drew from the city of Boston, the joy they 
     brought to the city and the region, and their embodiment of 
     ``Boston Strong'';
       Whereas the Red Sox players' beards will be remembered as a 
     symbol of the 2013 Boston Red Sox's spirit and unity;
       Whereas the Red Sox World Series victory paid tribute to 
     former Red Sox legends, including Bobby Doerr, Joe Cronin, 
     Johnny Pesky, Carl Yastrzemski, Ted Williams, Carlton Fisk, 
     and Jim Rice;
       Whereas Red Sox manager John Farrell has won his first 
     World Series title at the helm of the Red Sox and assembled 
     one of the greatest Red Sox teams of all time;
       Whereas David Ortiz, a vital Red Sox and member of the 2004 
     and 2007 World Series championship teams and with 103 runs-
     batted-in (RBIs) during the season, was recognized as the 
     Most Valuable Player in the 2013 World Series, batting .688, 
     hitting two critical home runs, and cementing his reputation 
     as one of the greatest postseason performers in baseball 
     history;
       Whereas John Lackey and Clay Buchholz dominated opposing 
     batters throughout the American League Championship, and Jon 
     Lester had an overpowering performance in Game 5 of the World 
     Series, tying the Red Sox post-season record for wins with 
     six;
       Whereas Koji Uehara delivered unmatched relief pitching 
     performances throughout the regular season, earning 21 saves 
     with just a 1.09 earned run average and silenced opposing 
     hitters during the playoffs;
       Whereas Mike Napoli blasted a game-deciding home run in 
     game 3 of the American League Championship Series and 
     produced key hits and leadership for the Red Sox throughout 
     the World Series;
       Whereas Shane Victorino solidified his legend in postseason 
     baseball lore by blasting a grand slam that drove the Red Sox 
     past the Detroit Tigers in game 6 of the American League 
     Championship Series, hitting a three run double in the World 
     Series-clinching win at Fenway Park, and earning a Gold Glove 
     award for his stellar performance in right field;
       Whereas Dustin Pedroia, a sure-handed fielder, was awarded 
     the Gold Glove for his unshakeable defensive play at second 
     base during the 2013 regular season, provided relentless 
     leadership in the Red Sox clubhouse, and set an example for 
     countless young baseball fans across our country;
       Whereas the Boston Red Sox were led to the World Series by 
     the determination of every Red Sox player this season, 
     including Alfredo Aceves, Quintin Berry, Xander Bogaerts, 
     Craig Breslow, Clay Buchholz, Mike Carp, Ryan Dempster, 
     Jonathan Diaz, Felix Doubront, Stephen Drew, Jacoby Ellsbury, 
     Jonny Gomes, Brock Holt, John Lackey, Ryan Lavarnway, Jon 
     Lester, Will Middlebrooks, Franklin Morales, Mike Napoli, 
     Daniel Nava, Jake Peavy, Dustin Pedroia, David Ortiz, David 
     Ross, Jarrod Saltalamacchia, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, 
     Shane Victorino, and Brandon Workman;
       Whereas Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner and Red 
     Sox president and chief executive officer Larry Lucchino and 
     general manager Ben Cherington deserve credit for building on 
     the success of the 2004 and 2007 World Championship teams;
       Whereas Bill James, the father of modern statistical 
     analysis of baseball and a pioneer in the sabermetric 
     movement, won his third World Series as a member of the Red 
     Sox staff;
       Whereas the Boston Red Sox have been serving charities 
     throughout New England, including the ``Jimmy Fund'' of the 
     Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for 60 years and joining the 
     fight against cancer; and
       Whereas fans of the Red Sox, not only in Boston or New 
     England but across the world, join together to triumphantly 
     celebrate the win after mourning the tragic events of the 
     2013 Boston Marathon earlier this year; and
       Whereas the Fenway Faithful and Red Sox Nation thank the 
     Red Sox organization for their loyalty to the city and 
     delivery of the 2013 World Series title: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates--
       (A) the Boston Red Sox for bringing the World Series title 
     back to Boston, and the players, manager, coaches, support 
     staff, and owners whose dedication, commitment, and spirit 
     made this season a historic success; and
       (B) the St. Louis Cardinals for their accomplishments and 
     dedication during the 2013 season and in winning the National 
     League Championship; and
       (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) Red Sox manager John Farrell;
       (B) Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington;
       (C) Red Sox president and chief executive officer Larry 
     Lucchino;
       (D) Red Sox principal owner John Henry; and
       (E) Red Sox chairman Tom Werner.

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