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117TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION S. RES. 445 

Congratulating the Atlanta Braves for winning the 2021 Major League 

Baseball World Series and honoring the life of Henry Louis Aaron. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 

Mr. OSSOFF (for himself and Mr. WARNOCK) submitted the following 

resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating the Atlanta Braves for winning the 2021 

Major League Baseball World Series and honoring the 

life of Henry Louis Aaron. 

Whereas, on November 2, 2021, the Atlanta Braves (referred 

to in this preamble as the ‘‘Braves’’) defeated the American League Champions, the Houston Astros, by 4 games 

to 2 to win the 2021 Major League Baseball World Series in 6 games; 

Whereas this victory marks the fourth Major League Baseball World Series championship for the Braves franchise 

and their first Major League Baseball World Series 

championship since 1995; 

Whereas, in overcoming Ronald Acun ̃a, Jr.’s heartbreaking 

knee injury in July 2021 to win a Major League Baseball 


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World Series championship, the Braves demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and grit; 

Whereas, during the 2021 playoffs, the Braves defeated the 

Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers to 

make their first Major League Baseball World Series appearance in 22 years; 

Whereas the Braves were considered underdogs against the 

Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2021 National League 

Championship Series, but the Braves still prevailed 

through heart and athleticism; 

Whereas Eddie Rosario was named Most Valuable Player of 

the 2021 National League Championship Series; 

Whereas the Braves have won 4 consecutive National League 

East division titles; 

Whereas the Braves exhibited outstanding skill and ability to 

attain an 88-73 record in the 2021 Major League Baseball season; 

Whereas the Braves recognized baseball legends Hank Aaron 

and Phil Niekro during the 2021 Major League Baseball 

season; 

Whereas, during Hank Aaron Weekend from July 30 to August 1, 2021, fans of the Braves and members of the Atlanta community honored the legacy of Hall of Fame 

member Henry Louis Aaron, who set records and 

achieved career highlights while bravely facing racism 

during his career; 

Whereas General Manager and President of Baseball Operations of the Braves, Alex Anthopoulos, and the front office and the supporting staff of the Braves navigated an 

exemplary season and made tremendous decisions to assemble the 2021 World Series Champions; 


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Whereas Manager of the Braves, Brian Snitker, and the 

coaching staff, clubhouse, and the supporting staff of the 

Braves managed the 2021 Major League Baseball season, invested in their players, and should be congratulated; 

Whereas the Houston Astros displayed teamwork, competitive 

spirit, and sportsmanship in the 2021 Major League 

Baseball World Series as they faced the Braves; 

Whereas the entire roster for the Braves of the 2021 season 

proved to be instrumental in the victory and included— 

(1) Ian Anderson; 

(2) Jesse Chavez; 

(3) Tucker Davidson; 

(4) Grant Dayton; 

(5) Jasseel De La Cruz; 

(6) Max Fried; 

(7) Luke Jackson; 

(8) Dylan Lee; 

(9) Yoan Lo ́pez; 

(10) Chris Martin; 

(11) Tyler Matzek; 

(12) A.J. Minter; 

(13) Charlie Morton; 

(14) Kyle Muller; 

(15) Sean Newcomb; 

(16) Richard Rodrı ́guez; 

(17) Will Smith; 

(18) Drew Smyly; 

(19) Mike Soroka; 

(20) Spencer Strider; 

(21) Josh Tomlin; 

(22) Touki Toussaint; 


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(23) Jacob Webb; 

(24) Kyle Wright; 

(25) Huascar Ynoa; 

(26) William Contreras; 

(27) Travis d’Arnaud; 

(28) Chadwick Tromp; 

(29) Ozzie Albies; 

(30) Orlando Arcia; 

(31) Johan Camargo; 

(32) Freddie Freeman; 

(33) Austin Riley; 

(34) Dansby Swanson; 

(35) Ronald Acun ̃a Jr.; 

(36) Ehire Adrianza; 

(37) Adam Duvall; 

(38) Terrance Gore; 

(39) Guillermo Heredia; 

(40) Cristian Pache; 

(41) Joc Pederson; 

(42) Eddie Rosario; and 

(43) Jorge Soler; 

Whereas Jorge Soler was named Most Valuable Player for 

the 2021 Major League Baseball World Series; 

Whereas the Braves have inspired the people of the city of 

Atlanta, Cobb County, and Georgia and Braves fans 

across the United States; 

Whereas the people of the city of Atlanta, Cobb County, and 

Georgia and Braves fans everywhere are— 

(1) proud of the Braves organization; 

(2) thankful for the hard work, dedication, and 

teamwork of the Braves during the 2021 season; and 


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(3) thankful to the Braves for bringing another 

World Series victory to the city of Atlanta; and 

Whereas fans of the Braves demonstrated true passion and 

dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2021 

Major League Baseball season: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) congratulates the Atlanta Braves on win3 ning the 2021 Major League Baseball World Series; 

4 (2) honors the life and legacy of Henry Louis 

5 Aaron; 

6 (3) recognizes the achievements, contributions, 

7 and dedication of the players, coaches, management, 

8 and support staff of the Atlanta Braves; 

9 (4) recognizes the hard work and commitment 

10 of the staff of Truist Park; and 

11 (5) respectfully directs the Secretary of the 

12 Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolu13 tion to— 

14 (A) the Chairman of the Braves, Terry 

15 McGuirk; 

16 (B) the President of Baseball Operations 

17 and General Manager of the Braves, Alex 

18 Anthopoulos; and 

19 (C) the Manager of the Braves, Brian 

20 Snitker. 

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