[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16879]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 315--COMMENDING THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS ON THEIR 
                    HARD-FOUGHT WORLD SERIES VICTORY

  Mrs. McCASKILL (for herself and Mr. Blunt) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 315

       Whereas, on October 28, 2011, the St. Louis Cardinals won 
     the 2011 World Series with a 6-2 victory over the Texas 
     Rangers in Game 7 of the series at Busch Stadium in St. 
     Louis, Missouri;
       Whereas the Cardinals earned a postseason berth by 
     clinching the National League Wild Card on the last day of 
     the regular season;
       Whereas the Cardinals defeated the heavily favored 
     Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers to advance to the 
     World Series;
       Whereas the Cardinals celebrated an incredible come-from-
     behind victory in Game 6 of the World Series, which will long 
     be remembered as one of the most dramatic games in the 
     history of the World Series;
       Whereas Cardinals All-Star Albert Pujols put on a historic 
     hitting display in Game 3 of the World Series, with 5 hits, 3 
     home runs, and 6 runs batted in;
       Whereas Cardinals star pitcher Chris Carpenter started 3 
     games in the World Series, allowing only 2 runs in Game 7 
     after only 3 days of rest and earning the win in the decisive 
     game;
       Whereas David Freese, a native of St. Louis, won the World 
     Series Most Valuable Player Award;
       Whereas Manager Tony LaRussa won his second World Series 
     title with the Cardinals, his third overall, and remains one 
     of only 2 managers to win World Series titles as the manager 
     of a National League and an American League team;
       Whereas the Cardinals won the 11th World Series 
     championship in the 129-year history of the team;
       Whereas the Cardinals have won more World Series 
     championships than any other team in the National League;
       Whereas the Cardinals once again proved to be an 
     organization of great character, dedication, and heart, a 
     reflection of the city of St. Louis and the State of 
     Missouri; and
       Whereas the St. Louis Cardinals are the 2011 World Series 
     champions: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the St. Louis Cardinals on their 2011 World 
     Series title and outstanding performance during the 2011 
     Major League Baseball season;
       (2) recognizes the achievement of the players, coaches, 
     management, and support staff, whose dedication and 
     resiliency made victory possible;
       (3) congratulates the city of St. Louis, Missouri, and St. 
     Louis Cardinals fans everywhere; and
       (4) respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to 
     transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
       (A) the Honorable Francis Slay, Mayor of the city of St. 
     Louis, Missouri;
       (B) Mr. William Dewitt, President, St. Louis Cardinals; and
       (C) Mr. Tony LaRussa, Manager, St. Louis Cardinals.

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