(Washington D.C.)- Upon their return to Washington, Members of Congress today unanimously approved a resolution, honoring the 2006 World Champion St. Louis Cardinals.  The resolution was introduced by St. Louis Congressman William "Lacy" Clay (MO-1st), and co-sponsored by Missouri Congressman Russ Carnahan (MO-3rd).

The following remarks from Congressman Carnahan for the Congressional record mirror the resolution's intent.

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.Res. 1078, a resolution congratulating the St. Louis Cardinals on winning the 2006 World Series on October 27, 2006.  This Resolution commends the players, coaches, management, and other personnel of the St. Louis Cardinals on this victory.

This achievement is heightened by the fact that this is the 10th time the St. Louis Cardinals have won the World Series, which is a truly remarkable feat as it is the 2nd most World Championships in the history of baseball.  Manager Tony LaRussa is only one of only two managers to win the World Series in both the National and the American League.

 St. Louis has a storied baseball tradition.  We have the best fans in the nation, who have faithfully and unwaveringly supported the team.  In the recent past, some of the Cardinals players have been awarded a variety of honors, including the Most Valuable Player Award, the Cy Young Award, the Gold Glove Award, the Silver Slugger Award, and the Rookie of the Year Award.  These honors place the players alongside some of the Cardinals most respected legends, including Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Curt Flood, Willie McGee, and Stan Musial. 

 The 2006 World Series Championship has added to this remarkable tradition of St. Louis Cardinals' Baseball.  Again, Mr. Speaker, I rise to support of this Resolution to honor the World Champion St. Louis Cardinals." 

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