[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 193 (Thursday, November 12, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6678-S6679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 773--CONGRATULATING THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOR 
          WINNING THE 2020 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES

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

                              S. Res. 773

       Whereas, on October 27, 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers 
     (referred to in this preamble as the "Dodgers") defeated the 
     American League Champions, the Tampa Bay Rays, by 3-1 to win 
     the 2020 Major League Baseball World Series in 6 games;
       Whereas this marks the seventh World Series championship 
     for the Dodgers franchise and their 6th title since City 
     Council Member Rosalind Wyman helped bring the Dodgers to Los 
     Angeles in 1958;
       Whereas, during the 2020 playoffs, the Dodgers defeated the 
     Milwaukee Brewers, the San Diego Padres, the Atlanta Braves, 
     and the Tampa Bay Rays en route to winning the World Series;
       Whereas after being down 3 winning games to 1 loss in the 
     2020 National League Championship Series to the Atlanta 
     Braves, the Dodgers showed true heart and grit by coming back 
     to win the series;
       Whereas the Dodgers have won the National League pennant in 
     3 of the last 4 years;
       Whereas the Dodgers completed the shortened 2020 regular 
     season with an impressive overall record of 43-17 to finish 
     first in the National League West Division and with the best 
     regular season record in baseball;

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       Whereas the opponent of the Dodgers in the 2020 World 
     Series, the Tampa Bay Rays, showed true sportsmanship and 
     respect for the game;
       Whereas every member of the 2020 Dodgers roster played a 
     key part in winning a World Series during this unprecedented 
     season, including--
       (1) Pedro Baez;
       (2) Austin Barnes;
       (3) Matt Beaty;
       (4) Cody Bellinger;
       (5) Mookie Betts;
       (6) Walker Buehler;
       (7) Dylan Floro;
       (8) Tony Gonsolin;
       (9) Victor Gonzalez;
       (10) Brusdar Graterol;
       (11) Enrique Hernandez;
       (12) Kenley Jansen;
       (13) Joe Kelly;
       (14) Clayton Kershaw;
       (15) Adam Kolarek;
       (16) Dustin May;
       (17) Max Muncy;
       (18) Jake McGee;
       (19) Joc Pederson;
       (20) AJ Pollock;
       (21) Edwin Rios;
       (22) Corey Seager;
       (23) Will Smith;
       (24) Chris Taylor;
       (25) Blake Treinen;
       (26) Justin Turner;
       (27) Julio Urias; and
       (28) Alex Wood;
       Whereas Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager--
       (1) was named Most Valuable Player for the 2020 World 
     Series; and
       (2) batted .400 with 2 home runs, 5 runs batted in, and 6 
     walks;
       Whereas Dodgers ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw finished the 
     2020 postseason with a 2.93 earned run average in 5 starts, 
     including going 2-0 in the World Series with a 2.31 ERA;
       Whereas first-year Dodger Mookie Betts played a central 
     role in the 2020 World Series victory for the Dodgers, 
     including hitting a home run and scoring the go-ahead run in 
     Game 6;
       Whereas the City of Los Angeles is now ``Titletown, USA'' 
     after winning both the 2020 World Series and the 2020 
     National Basketball Association Championship only 16 days 
     apart;
       Whereas Dodgers legend and the ``voice of baseball'' Vin 
     Scully said it best: ``What a year. What a season. What a 
     team.''; and
       Whereas Dodgers fans never stopped supporting the team 
     throughout the unprecedented 2020 pandemic season, playing a 
     key role in motivating their team to victory: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 
     2020 Major League Baseball World Series;
       (2) recognizes the unprecedented nature of the 2020 
     baseball season and the commitment of the Los Angeles Dodgers 
     to bringing the Commissioner's Trophy to Los Angeles; and
       (3) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the chairman and controlling owner of the Los Angeles 
     Dodgers, Mark Walter;
       (B) the president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Stan Kasten; 
     and
       (C) the manager of the 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers, Dave 
     Roberts.

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