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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING THE 2016 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS
WHEREAS, the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners on behalf of its residents wish to wholeheartedly congratulate the 2016 Chicago Cubs for their triumphant year, winning the National League Central Division, National League Pennant, and culminating in their World Series win which captivated fans around the world; and
WHEREAS, established in 1876 as the Chicago White Stockings, later changing their name to the Chicago Colts, the Chicago Orphans and finally settling on the name Chicago Cubs in 1903, the Cubs are the oldest Major League Baseball team to have played its entire existence in a single city; and
WHEREAS, the leadership and commitment of Chairman and Owner Tom Ricketts to invest in the Cubs' long-term growth, starting with President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, who brought a proven winning track record and attention to detail, set the stage to turn the Cubs from the lovable losers that caused yearly heartbreak to its devoted fans into a world-class, championship organization; and
WHEREAS, in his second season as manager, Joe Maddon guided the Cubs to 103 victories; the best record in the major leagues, finishing a dominant 171/2 games ahead of the Central Division runner-up and long-time rivals the St. Louis Cardinals; making it the first 100+ win season the Cubs have had since 1935 and marking the most victories the team has had since 1910; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 Chicago Cubs featured a star-studded roster led by a dominating pitching staff including 2015 Cy Young winner Jake Arietta, 2016 Cy Young candidates Kyle Hendricks and Jon Lester, Jason Hammel, John Lackey, Carl Edwards, Jr., Justin Grimm, Mike Montgomery, Hector Rondon, Pedro Strop, Travis Wood, Trevor Cahill and Aroldis Chapman; and
WHEREAS, the Cubs also fielded an impressive All-Star line-up including National League MVP Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, Dexter Fowler, Wi...
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