Senate Passes Padilla, Schiff Resolution Congratulating Los Angeles Dodgers on Back-to-Back World Series Championships
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) announced that the Senate unanimously passed their resolution congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers on their World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, their second straight championship and third in the past six years. The resolution applauds the Dodgers’ historic championship run, becoming the first team in 25 years to earn back-to-back World Series titles.
The resolution celebrates the dedication and teamwork of the entire Dodgers roster and staff who made their comeback Game 7 World Series victory possible. It specifically highlights the contributions of World Series Most Valuable Player (MVP) Yoshinobu Yamamoto, National League Championship Series MVP Shohei Ohtani, Game 7 heroes Will Smith and Miguel Rojas, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
“In a season defined by grit, the Dodgers closed out a historic championship run with an instant Game 7 classic that will echo through baseball forever,” said Senator Padilla. “From global superstars like Shohei and Yamamoto to unsung heroes like Miggy Ro and Will Klein, every single player played a pivotal role in cementing a Dodgers dynasty to keep Los Angeles atop the baseball world. Congratulations to Dave Roberts and the entire Dodgers organization on earning their third title in six years and giving Angelenos a lifetime of memories to cherish.”
“For the second year in a row, the Dodgers are World Champions, and in this year’s World Series, the Boys in the Blue fought hard and proved their championship mettle. Thank you to the players, coaches, and staff for a season we’ll never forget and for pouring your hearts and soul into the game. The Dodgers have once again given Angelenos countless memories to celebrate, and with this resolution, we honor their tremendous accomplishments,” said Senator Schiff.
The Dodgers’ victory in Game 7 of the World Series marked the ninth World Series championship for the Dodgers franchise and their eighth title since moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958. The team won their 12th National League West Division title in the last 13 seasons before defeating the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays en route to their World Series title.
Full text of the resolution is available here.
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