[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 178 (Thursday, November 17, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S6784]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 844--CONGRATULATING THE HOUSTON ASTROS FOR WINNING 
              THE 2022 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES

  Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 844

       Whereas, on November 6, 2022, the Houston Astros (referred 
     to in this preamble as the ``Astros'') defeated the National 
     League Champions, the Philadelphia Phillies, by 4 games to 2 
     to win the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series in 6 
     games;
       Whereas this victory marks the second Major League Baseball 
     World Series championship for the Astros franchise and their 
     first Major League Baseball World Series championship since 
     2017;
       Whereas, during the 2022 playoffs, the Astros defeated the 
     New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners to make their 
     second consecutive Major League Baseball World Series 
     appearance;
       Whereas the Astros have won 2 consecutive American League 
     West division titles;
       Whereas the Astros exhibited outstanding skill and ability 
     to attain a 106-56 record in the 2022 Major League Baseball 
     season;
       Whereas General Manager of the Astros, James Click, and the 
     front office and the supporting staff of the Astros navigated 
     an exemplary season and made tremendous decisions to assemble 
     the 2022 World Series Champions;
       Whereas Manager of the Astros, Dusty Baker, and the 
     coaching staff, clubhouse, and the supporting staff of the 
     Astros managed the 2022 Major League Baseball season, 
     invested in their players, and should be congratulated;
       Whereas the Philadelphia Phillies displayed teamwork, 
     competitive spirit, and sportsmanship in the 2022 Major 
     League Baseball World Series as they faced the Astros;
       Whereas the entire roster for the Astros of the 2022 season 
     proved to be instrumental in the victory and included--
       (1) Bryan Abreu;
       (2) Jose Altuve;
       (3) Yordan Alvarez;
       (4) Alex Bregman;
       (5) Hunter Brown;
       (6) Aledmys Diaz;
       (7) Mauricio Dubon;
       (8) Luis Garcia;
       (9) Yuli Gurriel;
       (10) David Hensley;
       (11) Cristian Javier;
       (12) Martin Maldonado;
       (13) Trey Mancini;
       (14) Chas McCormick;
       (15) Lance McCullers Jr.;
       (16) Rafael Montero;
       (17) Hector Neris;
       (18) Jeremy Pena;
       (19) Ryan Pressly;
       (20) Will Smith;
       (21) Ryne Stanek;
       (22) Kyle Tucker;
       (23) Jose Urquidy;
       (24) Framber Valdez;
       (25) Christian Vazquez;
       (26) Justin Verlander;
       (27) Pedro Baez;
       (28) Brandon Bielak;
       (29) Ronel Blanco;
       (30) Michael Brantley;
       (31) Jason Castro;
       (32) Yainer Diaz;
       (33) Niko Goodrum;
       (34) Taylor Jones;
       (35) Korey Lee;
       (36) Seth Martinez;
       (37) J.J. Matijevic;
       (38) Phil Maton;
       (39) Jake Meyers;
       (40) Parker Mushinski;
       (41) Jake Odorizzi;
       (42) Enoli Paredes;
       (43) Joe Perez;
       (44) Jose Siri; and
       (45) Blake Taylor;
       Whereas Jeremy Pena was named Most Valuable Player for the 
     2022 Major League Baseball World Series;
       Whereas the Astros have inspired the people of the city of 
     Houston, Harris County, and Texas and Astros fans across the 
     United States;
       Whereas the people of the city of Houston, Harris County, 
     and Texas and Astros fans everywhere are--
       (1) proud of the Astros organization;
       (2) thankful for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of 
     the Astros during the 2022 season; and
       (3) thankful to the Astros for bringing another World 
     Series victory to the city of Houston; and
       Whereas fans of the Astros demonstrated true passion and 
     dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2022 Major 
     League Baseball season: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Houston Astros on winning the 2022 
     Major League Baseball World Series;
       (2) recognizes the achievements, contributions, and 
     dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support 
     staff of the Houston Astros;
       (3) recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of 
     Minute Maid Park; and
       (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the Chairman of the Astros, Jim Crane;
       (B) the General Manager of the Astros, James Click; and
       (C) the Manager of the Astros, Dusty Baker.

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