SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 266
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Rangers for their extraordinary achievements
resulting in a historic 2023 season and the team's first Major
League Baseball title; and
WHEREAS, After finishing a remarkable regular season in
which the team achieved 90 wins and a wild card berth into the
playoffs, the Rangers advanced through the American League
playoff series without a loss, including victories over the Tampa
Bay Rays and the Baltimore Orioles; and
WHEREAS, The American League Championship Series against
the defending World Series champions, the Houston Astros,
resulted in a thrilling seven-game contest, and the Rangers
secured their third World Series appearance with a final 11-4
victory in Houston; and
WHEREAS, In the World Series, the Rangers demonstrated
resilience playing against the Arizona Diamondbacks; they came
back to win Game 1 with a walk-off homerun in the 11th inning,
followed by a loss at home and three consecutive wins in Arizona;
the team secured the championship with a decisive 5-0 victory in
Game 5 at the Diamondbacks home stadium; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Rangers earned their first championship
62 seasons after the team was founded and have demonstrated the
power of perseverance, teamwork, and dedication to excellence;
this historic victory will be cherished by their fans for
generations to come, and it has been a source of immense pride to
the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Texas Rangers on winning
the 2023 World Series and extend to the team's players, coaches,
and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the team as an expression of esteem by the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 18, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate