[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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