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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 916 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 916

   Congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major 
                     League Baseball World Series.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 21, 2024

   Mr. Padilla (for himself and Ms. Butler) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major 
                     League Baseball World Series.

Whereas, on October 30, 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers (referred to in this 
        preamble as the ``Dodgers'') defeated the American League Champions, the 
        New York Yankees, by 7-6 to win the 2024 Major League Baseball World 
        Series in 5 games;
Whereas this victory marks the eighth World Series championship for the Dodgers 
        franchise and their seventh title since moving from Brooklyn to Los 
        Angeles in 1958;
Whereas, during the 2024 playoffs, the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres, 
        the New York Mets, and the New York Yankees en route to winning the 
        World Series;
Whereas the Dodgers have won the National League West Division in 11 of the last 
        12 seasons, have won the National League pennant in 4 of the last 8 
        seasons, and have won the World Series in 2 of the last 5 seasons;
Whereas the Dodgers completed the 2024 regular season with a record of 98-64 to 
        finish first in the National League West Division and with the best 
        record in baseball;
Whereas the Dodgers matched a Major League Baseball postseason record with 33 
        consecutive scoreless innings;
Whereas every member of the 2024 Dodgers roster played a key part in winning the 
        World Series during this historic season;
Whereas Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was named Most Valuable Player for 
        the 2024 World Series after batting .300 with 4 home runs and 12 runs 
        batted in, including a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series 
        on October 25, 2024;
Whereas Shohei Ohtani had one of the best regular seasons in history, hitting 
        .310 with 54 home runs, 134 runs scored, and 130 runs batted in, all 
        while stealing 59 bases, making him the first player in the history of 
        Major League Baseball to have at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases 
        in a season;
Whereas Mookie Betts overcame a midseason injury before returning to play a 
        central role in the Dodgers' 2024 postseason, earning his third World 
        Series ring;
Whereas Teoscar Hernandez had an impressive regular season and postseason, was 
        selected to the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and won the 
        Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, the first Dodger to ever win the 
        contest;
Whereas Dodger Nation was deeply saddened by the passing, just days before the 
        start of the 2024 World Series, of legendary pitcher Fernando 
        Valenzuela;
Whereas Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recorded his second World Series 
        Championship with the Dodgers; and
Whereas Dodgers fans never stopped supporting the team throughout the 2024 
        season, playing a key role in motivating their team to victory: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 
        2024 Major League Baseball World Series;
            (2) recognizes the achievements and contributions of the 
        entire Los Angeles Dodgers organization, including the players, 
        coaches, management, and support staff in bringing the 
        Commissioner's Trophy to Los Angeles; and
            (3) respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to 
        transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                    (A) the chairman and controlling owner of the Los 
                Angeles Dodgers, Mark Walter;
                    (B) the president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Stan 
                Kasten; and
                    (C) the manager of the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers, 
                Dave Roberts.
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