LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Dominican Republic upon the
occasion of capturing the 2013 World Baseball Classic Championship

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes who distinguish themselves through their excep-
tional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; and
WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to congratulate the
Dominican Republic upon the occasion of capturing the 2013 World Base-
ball Classic Championship; and
WHEREAS, The Dominican Republic finished its perfect run through the
World Baseball Classic with a 3-0 victory over Puerto Rico in the cham-
pionship game on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, night at AT&T Park in San
Francisco, California; and
WHEREAS, The Dominican Republic Baseball Team won all eight games and
outscored their opponents by 36-14 in becoming the first team to go
undefeated in a World Baseball Classic; the team reveled in their accom-
plishment, particularly after being eliminated from the first round in
2009; and
WHEREAS, After the game, Dominican Republic Manager Tony Pena clutched
the championship trophy tightly and talked about what winning the World
Baseball Classic meant to the island nation of 10 million that produces
more major-league players per capita than any country; and
WHEREAS, Second baseman Robinson Cano, who is both a member of the New
York Yankees, and the Dominican Republic squad, was named the tourna-
ment's Most Valuable Player as he finished 15-for-32 (.469) with four
doubles, two home runs and six RBIs; and
WHEREAS, The hallmarks of the Dominican Republic Baseball Team, from
the opening game to victory in the 2013 World Baseball Classic Champion-
ship, were a brotherhood of athletic ability, an unbeatable combination
of talents, and a dedication to winning that reflected favorably on
their team, and country; and
WHEREAS, Acquiring such an outstanding accomplishment, the Dominican
Republic Baseball Team and its members were loyally and enthusiastically
supported by family, friends, and fans throughout the State of New York;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Dominican Republic upon the occasion of capturing the
2013 World Baseball Classic Championship; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members, coaches, and staff of the Dominican Republic
World Baseball Classic Championship Team.