[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Pages 12842-12843]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



SENATE RESOLUTION 125--COMMEMORATING THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL-STAR 
              GAME AND CONGRATULATING THE SEATTLE MARINERS

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

                              S. Res. 125

       Whereas the City of Seattle and the Seattle Mariners 
     franchise are honored to host the Major League Baseball All-
     Star Game (in this resolution referred to as the ``All-Star 
     Game'') for the second time, and the first time at beautiful 
     Safeco Field;
       Whereas the game of baseball is widely considered America's 
     pastime, inspiring, challenging, and bringing together 
     generations of all backgrounds;
       Whereas the 72nd All-Star Game on July 10, 2001, is the 
     fans' tribute to the skill, work ethic, dedication, and 
     discipline of the best players in the game of baseball;
       Whereas the players selected for the All-Star Game are an 
     inspiration to baseball fans across the world;
       Whereas 4 Seattle Mariners players (Bret Boone, Edgar 
     Martinez, John Olerud, and Ichiro Suzuki) were selected by 
     fans from around the world to start for the American League 
     in the All-Star Game, and American League All-Star Game 
     Manager Joe Torre chose three Mariners pitchers (Freddy 
     Garcia, Jeff Nelson, and Kazuhiro Sasaki), and one Mariners 
     fielder (outfielder Mike Cameron) to be on the All-Star Game 
     roster, and Mariners Manager Lou Piniella to be an assistant 
     coach;
       Whereas Ichiro Suzuki, in his first year in Major League 
     Baseball, received more votes to play in the All-Star Game 
     than any other player;
       Whereas the Seattle Mariners have reached the All-Star 
     break with a record of 63-24, the fourth best record at such 
     point in the season in the history of Major League Baseball;
       Whereas this remarkable record has been reached not only 
     because of the individual efforts of the team's 8 All-Stars, 
     but because of the teamwork and timely contributions of every 
     teammate and an extraordinary coaching staff led by Manager 
     Lou Piniella;
       Whereas the teamwork, work ethic, and dedication of the 
     players and coaches of the

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     Seattle Mariners have been an inspiration to baseball fans 
     across the world; and
       Whereas it is appropriate and fitting to congratulate every 
     All-Star Game participant and member of the Seattle Mariners 
     baseball team for the records and accolades they have 
     achieved: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates--
       (1) every player participating in the 2001 Major League 
     Baseball All-Star Game; and
       (2) the Seattle Mariners team for their remarkable 
     achievements and the skill, discipline, and dedication 
     necessary to reach such heights.

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