[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 233 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 233
Commending the Rochester, Minnesota A's American Legion baseball team
for winning the 2003 National American Legion World Series.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 23, 2003
Mr. Coleman (for himself and Mr. Dayton) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Commending the Rochester, Minnesota A's American Legion baseball team
for winning the 2003 National American Legion World Series.
Whereas on Wednesday, August 27, 2003, the Rochester, Minnesota A's won the
National American Legion World Series by defeating Cherry Hill, North
Carolina 5 to 2 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma;
Whereas the American Legion Baseball League is the oldest and most prestigious
baseball league in the United States with over 5,200 teams competing
nationwide, nearly 50 percent of major league baseball players having
played American Legion baseball as teenagers, and nearly 70 percent of
all college players having played American Legion baseball as teenagers;
Whereas the A's became only the fourth team from Minnesota to ever win the
National American Legion World Series in the 77-year history of the
Series;
Whereas the A's finished a stellar season with a record of 52 wins and 5 losses;
Whereas the A's displayed determination and resolve by battling back from a 2 to
0 deficit in the championship game to prove themselves the best high
school age baseball team in the Nation;
Whereas the American Legions of America, including Rochester American Legion
Post 92, should be commended for their service to the youth of the
United States and to the entire Nation;
Whereas the players and coaches of the A's represented Rochester and the State
of Minnesota in outstanding fashion with their masterful play,
competitive spirit, and good sportsmanship on and off the field, despite
100 degree-plus heat; and
Whereas the players, coaches, managers, and their families exemplified the heart
of Minnesota during a special season that has made all of Minnesota
proud: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commends the Rochester, Minnesota A's for winning the
2003 National American Legion World Series;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all the players,
coaches, and support staff of the team; and
(3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an
enrolled copy of this resolution to--
(A) the Rochester American Legion Post 92 for
appropriate display; and
(B) each coach and member of the 2003 National
American Legion World Series championship team.
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