[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 210 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S6078]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 517--CONGRATULATING THE COLUMBUS CREW FOR WINNING THE 
                      2023 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CUP

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

                              S. Res. 517

       Whereas, on December 9, 2023, the Columbus Crew defeated 
     the Los Angeles Football Club by a score of 2 to 1 in 
     Columbus, Ohio, in the 2023 Major League Soccer (referred to 
     in this preamble as the ``MLS'') Cup;
       Whereas the Columbus Crew have captured their third MLS Cup 
     in franchise history and have brought the Philip F. Anschutz 
     Trophy back to Columbus;
       Whereas every member of the 2023 Columbus Crew team played 
     an integral role in bringing the MLS Cup to Columbus;
       Whereas the Columbus Crew's fans set the franchise's 
     single-season attendance record in 2023 and helped provide a 
     crucial home-field advantage in the playoffs and Cup Final; 
     and
       Whereas the 2023 Columbus Crew have brought pride and 
     elation to Columbus and the entire State of Ohio by winning 
     the 2023 MLS Cup: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Columbus Crew for winning the 2023 
     Major League Soccer Cup;
       (2) recognizes the contributions and achievements of all 
     the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2023 
     season;
       (3) applauds the fans of the Columbus Crew; and
       (4) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the president and general manager of the Columbus Crew, 
     Central Ohio native Tim Bezbatchenko;
       (B) proud Ohioan and captain of the Columbus Crew, 
     Darlington Nagbe; and
       (C) the board of directors of the Nordecke supporters 
     collective, one of the great fan bases in Major League Soccer 
     who helped ``Save The Crew''.

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