SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 463
WHEREAS, An unforgettable moment in Texas sports history
took place on November 1, 2017, when the Houston Astros won the
World Series, becoming the first team from the Lone Star State to
hoist the trophy as the champions of Major League Baseball; and
WHEREAS, After an exceptional regular season and victories
in the Division and League Championship Series, Houston met the
Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic; it proved one of the most
exciting showdowns in recent World Series history, with the two
clubs battling one another through seven hard-fought contests;
Games 2 and 5 were particularly thrilling, filled with home runs
and dramatic shifts in momentum, and in both cases, the Astros
ultimately prevailed; finally, with the teams deadlocked at
three wins apiece, Houston took charge early in the decisive Game
7 and earned the mantle of world champions with a 5-1 victory; and
WHEREAS, The team's run through the postseason was all the
more special in that it provided a much-needed boost for
residents of Houston and the Gulf Coast area, who were grappling
with the immense destruction inflicted by Hurricane Harvey in
late August 2017; wearing jerseys emblazoned with a special "H
Strong" patch, the Astros served as a source of inspiration for
millions of Texans by overcoming all obstacles to achieve their
championship goal; and
WHEREAS, A versatile ball club featuring a wealth of
talented players, the 2017 Astros were put together by owner Jim
Crane and general manager Jeff Luhnow, and the team was guided by
manager A. J. Hinch; while all members of the roster contributed
to the title quest, several were recognized with prestigious
honors for their superb play; José Altuve was named the American
League Most Valuable Player for his season-long excellence,
George Springer became the World Series MVP after smashing five
home runs against the Dodgers, and pitcher Justin Verlander was
selected as the League Championship Series MVP for his
spectacular work in helping Houston clinch the AL pennant; the
list of the other players who earned a special place in the hearts
of the Astros faithful is too long to mention, but such indelible
moments as Alex Bregman's game-winning hit in the 10th inning of
Game 5 and Charlie Morton's lights-out pitching performance to
finish off Los Angeles in Game 7 will be cherished in the Lone
Star State for decades to come; and
WHEREAS, In its finest moments, sports provides a means to
bring people together; the Houston Astros' World Series triumph,
coming in the wake of a devastating natural disaster, helped
unite Texans while also furthering the state's proud legacy of
athletic excellence, and all those associated with this
achievement may reflect with pride on a job well done; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Houston Astros on winning
the 2017 Major League Baseball World Series and extend to the
team's players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the Astros organization as an expression of high
regard by the Texas Senate.
Alvarado, Bettencourt,
Creighton, Huffman,
Kolkhorst, Miles,
Taylor, Whitmire
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate