[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24859]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FLORIDA MARLINS

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise 
today to congratulate the Florida Marlins on a wonderful victory as the 
National League champions for the 2003 season.
  The Florida Marlins was a team that few expected to reach the 
playoffs, and their victory last night proves that you can win with 
hard work and nothing is out of reach. Well, perhaps for the Cubbies a 
ball in left field may be out of reach. But for fellow Miamians and the 
faithful Marlins fans, winning the National League title comes as 
little surprise for a team that is known for incredible come-from-
behind wins and dramatic finishes such as the 1997 World Series.
  Congratulations are in order for the Chicago Cubs for a great season 
that wound up just short of their hope to reach the World Series since 
1945.
  Last night's victory was both thrilling and breathtaking. As our 
Marlins head to the World Series, I wish them the best of luck, and I 
know that they will certainly prevail as the 2003 World Series 
champions.
  Felicidades a los Marlins.

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