[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 195 (Friday, November 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1207]
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                    ATLANTA BRAVES WORLD SERIES WIN

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                           HON. AUSTIN SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 5, 2021

  Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
and celebrate the Atlanta Braves for winning the 2021 World Series.
  It's been 26 years since ``America's Team'' clinched a World Series. 
I remember the stars of that 1995 World Series team--Tom Glavine, John 
Smoltz, Chipper Jones, and Greg Maddux, just to name a few. Just like 
that World Series lives in the minds of many, the 2021 World Series 
against the Houston Astros will hold a special place in the minds of 
baseball fans across our state--and all throughout Braves country--for 
years to come.
  Despite Atlanta having the All-Star Game taken away in July and not 
having the chance to honor the late, great Hank Aaron on a national 
stage, the Braves found a way to bring the Fall Classic back to Georgia 
and pay tribute to Hank--and fittingly clinched the series in the 44th 
week of the year.
  This team fought the entire season--despite having as low as a 0.3 
percent chance to win the World Series back in mid-July and not having 
a winning record until August 6th. They overcame a tremendous number of 
obstacles to bring the trophy back to the Peach State. They have made 
Georgia very proud, and I look forward to them defending their title 
next year.
  Chop On and Go Braves.

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