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110TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 712 

Congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 World Series. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

NOVEMBER 20, 2008 

Mr. SPECTER (for himself, Mr. CASEY, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. LAUTENBERG, 

and Mr. BUNNING) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 

World Series. 

Whereas, on October 29, 2008, the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to win the 2008 World Series; 

Whereas the 4 to 3 Phillies victory in Game 5 of the Fall 

Classic secured for Philadelphia a World Series title for 

the first time since 1980, and for the second time in 

team history; 

Whereas the Tampa Bay Rays deserve congratulations for a 

stellar 2008 season, in which, after 10 consecutive losing 

seasons, they posted a regular season record of 97–65 

and won the American League Championship Series; 


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Whereas Tampa Bay Rays Manager and Hazelton, Pennsylvania-native Joe Maddon established himself as among 

the premier managers in Major League Baseball during 

the 2008 season, and aptly was named American League 

Manager of the Year; 

Whereas Philadelphia sports fans have consistently demonstrated their love for, and devotion to, Philadelphia 

teams, even after 25 years without winning a major 

sports championship; 

Whereas, since taking the helm as manager in 2005, Phillies 

Manager Charlie Manuel has guided the young Phillies 

team to become the best in Major League Baseball; 

Whereas recently-retired General Manager Pat Gillick, who 

joined the Phillies in 2006, played an integral role in assembling the World Series-winning team; 

Whereas 24-year old pitcher Cole Hamels was named the 

Most Valuable Player for both the National League 

Championship Series and the World Series, with a 4–0 

record and 1.80 Earned Run Average in the post-season; 

Whereas starting pitchers Cole Hamels, Brett Myers, Joe 

Blanton, and Souderton, Pennsylvania-native Jamie 

Moyer delivered outstanding performances throughout 

the post-season; 

Whereas the Phillies’ bullpen distinguished itself as among 

the greatest in Major League Baseball, particularly closer 

Brad Lidge, who finished the 2008 season with 48 out 

of 48 save opportunities, including the final game of the 

World Series; 

Whereas the Phillies were led by a talented and tough group 

of players including: 2006 MVP Ryan Howard; All-Star 

Chase Utley; 2007 MVP and 2007 and 2008 Gold Glove 


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winner Jimmy Rollins; third baseman Pedro Feliz; veteran outfielder Pat Burrell; 2008 Gold Glove winner, the 

‘‘Flyin’ Hawaiian’’, Shane Victorino; outfielder Jayson 

Werth; and catcher Carlos Ruiz; 

Whereas numerous reserve players made significant contributions to the Phillies’ World Series title run, including 

Geoff Jenkins, Chris Coste, Eric Bruntlett, Greg Dobbs, 

and Matt Stairs; and 

Whereas more than 1,000,000 fans packed the streets of 

Philadelphia on October 31, 2008 for a parade along 

Market and Broad Streets ending at Citizens Bank Park; 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) congratulates— 

3 (A) the Philadelphia Phillies for winning 

4 the 2008 World Series; 

5 (B) the Phillies manager, coaches, and 

6 support staff, whose commitment to the Phillies 

7 franchise has sustained this proud organization 

8 and allowed the team to reach the pinnacle of 

9 success in 2008; 

10 (C) all Phillies fans, whose tenacity, perse11 verance, and enthusiasm are matched only by 

12 that of the team to which the fans are dedi13 cated; and 

14 (D) the Tampa Bay Rays on an out15 standing 2008 season; and 


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1 (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to trans2 mit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— 

3 (A) Phillies manager Charlie Manuel; 

4 (B) Phillies general manager Ruben 

5 Amaro, Jr.; and 

6 (C) Phillies advisor Pat Gillick. 

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