Congratulates the Boston Red Sox for winning the World Series and the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the National League Championship.
[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1155 Introduced in House (IH)]
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115th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1155
Congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2018 World Series.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 16, 2018
Mr. Neal (for himself, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Lynch, Ms.
Tsongas, Mr. Keating, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, and Mr.
Moulton) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2018 World Series.
Whereas, on October 28, 2018, the Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series by
defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers;
Whereas the Los Angeles Dodgers demonstrated sportsmanship, skill, and
perseverance;
Whereas the Los Angeles Dodgers are recognized for their outstanding effort and
success throughout the 2018 baseball season, posting a record of 92-71
and winning their second National League pennant in as many years;
Whereas Boston's victory marks its fourth World Series title in 15 years and its
ninth title in the treasured and beloved Red Sox team's 118-year
history;
Whereas the Red Sox won the team's ninth World Series title on the 100-year
anniversary of its fifth championship in 1918;
Whereas the city of Boston convincingly cements its legacy as ``Titletown, USA''
after winning its eleventh major professional sports championship since
the turn of the century;
Whereas the Red Sox are 16-3 in World Series games in the new millennium;
Whereas the Red Sox were excellent on the road this postseason, winning 7 of 8
games away from Fenway Park and clinching the World Series title on the
road for the fourth time in franchise history;
Whereas the Red Sox players and staff showed the utmost skill, heart, and grit
through the entire regular season and postseason, winning the American
League Division Series, the American League Championship Series, and the
World Series;
Whereas the 2018 Boston Red Sox stake a claim as one of the greatest teams in
baseball history, finishing the regular season with 108 wins, and
bringing the team's season total to 119 wins with an 11-3 postseason
record;
Whereas the Red Sox dominated the defending World Champion Houston Astros and
two of baseball's signature franchises--including their bitter rival New
York Yankees--by an aggregate score of 84-51 in the postseason on their
way to winning the world title;
Whereas the Red Sox became the first 100-win team in Major League Baseball
history to defeat two other 100-win teams en route to winning the World
Series;
Whereas the Red Sox became the first team ever to defeat both of the previous
year's World Series teams in the same postseason;
Whereas Red Sox manager Alex Cora became the fifth manager in Major League
Baseball history to lead his team to the World Series title in his first
season as a manager, and the first Puerto Rican manager to reach and to
win the World Series;
Whereas, while negotiating his contract with the Red Sox in October 2017, Alex
Cora requested that the team fly a plane full of supplies to Puerto Rico
to assist with recovery from Hurricane Maria, and in January 2018 the
Red Sox chartered a JetBlue flight for Cora, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh,
Red Sox players Rick Porcello, Chris Sale, and Christian Vazquez, and
other Red Sox personnel to distribute supplies to hundreds of families
in Alex Cora's hometown of Caguas, Puerto Rico;
Whereas the 2018 World Series, with the Boston Red Sox managed by Alex Cora and
the Los Angeles Dodgers managed by Dave Roberts, marks the first time
two minority managers have led the two World Series teams;
Whereas Alex Cora and Dave Roberts both played on World Series-winning Red Sox
teams, in 2007 and 2004, respectively;
Whereas Steve Pearce, who hit three home runs and drove in seven runs in the
final two games of the series, and who grew up as a Red Sox fan even
though he was raised in Florida, was recognized as Most Valuable Player
of the 2018 World Series;
Whereas Red Sox ace Chris Sale, who won 12 games with just a 2.11 earned run
average in a spectacular regular season, made five postseason
appearances, including Game 5 of the World Series, when he struck out
the side in the ninth inning to clinch the title;
Whereas pitcher David Price ``holds all the cards now'', winning his last three
playoff starts, including the series-clinchers in the American League
Championship Series and the World Series, both on short rest;
Whereas outfielder Mookie Betts, who on the field produced another season worthy
of the Most Valuable Player award, also set high standards off the field
through his conduct and efforts to feed the homeless in the city of
Boston;
Whereas designated hitter J.D. Martinez proved the bright lights and biggest
stage were the perfect setting for his talents and character,
consistently producing as one of the best hitters in baseball;
Whereas second baseman Brock Holt made history in Game 3 of the American League
Championship Series by becoming the first player ever to hit for the
cycle in the postseason;
Whereas the Red Sox outfield of Jackie Bradley, Jr., Mookie Betts, and Andrew
Benintendi played with remarkable skill and exuberance during the 2018
season and provided stellar defense, including multiple highlight-reel
plays during the postseason;
Whereas pitcher Nathan Eovaldi compiled six incredible innings in relief during
the longest game in World Series history, preserving the Red Sox
pitching staff for the final two wins and receiving a standing ovation
from his teammates during manager Alex Cora's late-night postgame
speech;
Whereas the Red Sox bullpen exceeded expectations in the 2018 postseason, thanks
in part to the emergence of Ryan Brasier as an effective setup man after
pitching in Japan last season, the continued success of Matt Barnes
despite a hip injury near the end of the regular season, and the
strategic use of starters Nathan Eovaldi, Rick Porcello, David Price,
Eduardo Rodriguez, and Chris Sale pitching in relief;
Whereas reliever Joe Kelly struck out 10 of 22 batters over six World Series
innings of relief in high-pressure situations;
Whereas Craig Kimbrel was one of the best closers in baseball in 2018, amassing
42 saves and an earned run average of 2.74, and showed grit and
determination as he battled through nine postseason appearances,
improving at each successive stage of the playoffs;
Whereas the Red Sox organization and players supported Craig Kimbrel as he
missed spring training caring for his infant daughter as she underwent
and recovered from heart surgery;
Whereas the 2018 Boston Red Sox were largely made up of homegrown talent and
were the most homegrown Boston championship club this century;
Whereas the Boston Red Sox were led to the World Series by the determination of
every Red Sox player this season, including Matt Barnes, Andrew
Benintendi, Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley, Jr., Ryan
Brasier, Rafael Devers, Nathan Eovaldi, Heath Hembree, Brock Holt, Joe
Kelly, Craig Kimbrel, Ian Kinsler, Sandy Leon, J.D. Martinez, Mitch
Moreland, Eduardo Nunez, Steve Pearce, Drew Pomeranz, Rick Porcello,
David Price, Eduardo Rodriguez, Chris Sale, Blake Swihart, and Christian
Vazquez;
Whereas Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner deserve credit for building on
the success of the 2004, 2007, and 2013 World Championship teams, and
Red Sox president and chief executive officer Sam Kennedy and president
of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski deserve credit for their roles in
continuing the team's remarkable string of success;
Whereas the Boston Red Sox have been serving charities throughout New England,
including the ``Jimmy Fund'' of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for 65
years and joining the fight against cancer; and
Whereas the Fenway Faithful and Red Sox Nation thank all members of the Red Sox
organization for their loyalty to the city and delivery of the 2018
World Series title: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates--
(A) the Boston Red Sox for once again bringing the
World Series title back to Boston, and the players,
manager, coaches, support staff, and owners whose
dedication, commitment, and spirit made this season a
historic success; and
(B) the Los Angeles Dodgers for their
accomplishments and dedication during the 2018 season
and in winning the National League Championship; and
(2) directs the Clerk of the House to transmit an enrolled
copy of this resolution to--
(A) Red Sox manager Alex Cora;
(B) Red Sox president and chief executive officer
Sam Kennedy;
(C) Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave
Dombrowski;
(D) Red Sox principal owner John Henry; and
(E) Red Sox chairman Tom Werner.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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