III
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 461
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 13, 2023
Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Cornyn) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.
Whereas, on November 1, 2023, the Texas Rangers (referred to in this preamble as the “Rangers”) defeated the National League Champions, the Arizona Diamondbacks, by 4 games to 1 to win the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series in 5 games;
Whereas this victory marks the first Major League Baseball World Series championship in Rangers franchise history;
Whereas, during the 2023 playoffs, the Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Houston Astros to make their third Major League Baseball World Series appearance;
Whereas the Rangers were a perfect 11–0 on the road in the 2023 playoffs;
Whereas the Rangers attained a 90–72 record in the 2023 Major League Baseball season;
Whereas General Manager, Chris Young, the front office staff, and the supporting staff of the Rangers navigated an exemplary season and made tremendous decisions to assemble the 2023 World Series Champions;
Whereas Manager, Bruce Bochy, the coaching staff, clubhouse staff, and the supporting staff of the Rangers managed the 2023 Major League Baseball season, invested in their players, and should be congratulated;
Whereas the entire roster for the Rangers proved to be instrumental in the victory;
Whereas Corey Seager was named Most Valuable Player for the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series, earning the award for the second time in his career and first time with the Rangers;
Whereas the people of Texas and Rangers fans everywhere are—
proud of the Rangers organization;
thankful for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of the Rangers during the 2023 season; and
thankful to the Rangers for bringing another World Series victory to the State of Texas; and
Whereas fans of the Rangers demonstrated true passion and dedication in supporting their team throughout the 2023 Major League Baseball season: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
congratulates the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series;
recognizes the achievements, contributions, and dedication of the players, coaches, management, and support staff of the Texas Rangers;
recognizes the hard work and commitment of the staff of Globe Life Field; and
respectfully directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to—
the Chairman of the Texas Rangers, Ray Davis;
the General Manager of the Texas Rangers, Chris Young; and
the Manager of the Texas Rangers, Bruce Bochy.