April 7, 2025
Mr. Gomez (for himself, Ms. Chu, Ms. Brownley, Mr. Aguilar, Ms. Friedman, Ms. Sánchez, Ms. Rivas, Ms. Barragán, Mrs. Torres of California, and Ms. Kamlager-Dove) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
Whereas, on October 30, 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers (referred to in this preamble as the Dodgers
) defeated the American League Champions, the New York Yankees, by 7–6 to win the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series in 5 games;
Whereas this victory marks the eighth World Series championship for the Dodgers franchise and their seventh title since moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958;
Whereas, during the 2024 playoffs, the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets, and the New York Yankees en route to winning the World Series;
Whereas, after going down 5 runs in Game 5 of the World Series, the Dodgers showed true heart and grit by responding with 5 runs of their own as part of a thrilling fifth-inning comeback, paving the way for a series-clinching win;
Whereas the Dodgers have won the National League West Division in 11 of the last 12 seasons, have won the National League pennant in 4 of the last 8 seasons, and have won the World Series in 2 of the last 5 seasons;
Whereas the Dodgers completed the 2024 regular season with an impressive overall record of 98–64 to finish first in the National League West Division and with the best regular season record in baseball;
Whereas the Dodgers defense matched a Major League Baseball postseason record with 33 consecutive scoreless innings;
Whereas the opponent of the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, the New York Yankees, showed true sportsmanship and respect for the game;
Whereas every member of the 2024 Dodgers roster played a key part in winning the World Series during this historic season, including—
(1)
Anthony Banda;
(2)
Austin Barnes;
(3)
Mookie Betts;
(4)
Ryan Brasier;
(5)
Walker Buehler;
(6)
Ben Casparius;
(7)
Tommy Edman;
(8)
Jack Flaherty;
(9)
Freddie Freeman;
(10)
Tyler Glasnow;
(11)
Brusdar Graterol;
(12)
Michael Grove;
(13)
Edgardo Henriquez;
(14)
Enrique Kiké
Hernández;
(15)
Teoscar Hernández;
(16)
Brent Honeywell;
(17)
Daniel Hudson;
(18)
Kevin Kiermaier;
(19)
Joe Kelly;
(20)
Clayton Kershaw;
(21)
Landon Knack;
(22)
Michael Kopech;
(23)
Gavin Lux;
(24)
Bobby Miller;
(25)
Max Muncy;
(26)
Shohei Ohtani;
(27)
James Outman;
(28)
Andy Pages;
(29)
Evan Phillips;
(30)
Miguel Rojas;
(31)
Will Smith;
(32)
Gavin Stone;
(33)
Chris Taylor;
(34)
Blake Treinen;
(35)
Alex Vesia; and
(36)
Yoshinobu Yamamoto;
Whereas, while overcoming injury and adversity, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman—
(1)
was named Most Valuable Player for the 2024 World Series; and
(2)
batted .300 with 4 home runs and 12 runs batted in, including a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series on October 25, 2024;
Whereas Shohei Ohtani had one of the best regular seasons in history, hitting .310 with 54 home runs, 134 runs scored, and 130 runs batted in, all while stealing 59 bases, making him the first player in the history of Major League Baseball to have at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season;
Whereas Mookie Betts overcame a midseason injury before returning to play a central role in the Dodgers’ 2024 postseason, earning his third World Series ring;
Whereas Teoscar Hernández had an impressive regular season and postseason, was selected to the 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and won the Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, the first Dodger to ever win the contest;
Whereas Dodger Nation was deeply saddened by the passing, just days before the start of the 2024 World Series, of Fernando Valenzuela, who spurred a unique connection between the team and the Latino community of Los Angeles and will forever remain in the hearts and minds of all Dodgers fans;
Whereas Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recorded his second World Series Championship with the Dodgers; and
Whereas Dodgers fans never stopped supporting the team throughout the 2024 season, playing a key role in motivating their team to victory: Now, therefore, be it
Sec.
That the House of Representatives—
(1)
congratulates the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series;
(2)
recognizes the achievements and contributions of the entire Los Angeles Dodgers organization, including the players, coaches, management, and support staff in bringing the Commissioner's Trophy to Los Angeles; and
(3)
respectfully directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to—
(A)
the chairman and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Walter;
(B)
the president of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Stan Kasten; and
(C)
the manager of the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers, Dave Roberts.