Resolution No, 08-97 CONGRATULATING SHANE VICTORINO OF THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES FOR WINNING THE 2008 WORLD SERIES WHEREAS, Shane Victorino, a professional baseball player and a Maui keiki o ka aina, helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to victory in the 2008 World Series; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia clinched the title with a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the World Series on October 29, 2008, with Shane playing centerfield and driving in two of the Phillies' runs; and WHEREAS, Shane is the first player from Maui County to play on a winning team in the World Series; and WHEREAS, Shane graduated from Wailuku's St. Anthony School in 1999, where he was a star in four sports and earned the rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, after high school, Shane was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth round, and played for both the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres before joining the Phillies prior to the 2005 season; and WHEREAS, Shane's style of play has frequently been described as "ebullient" and "aggressive", and he has become a fan favorite in Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Shane had an outstanding batting average of .293 in the 2008 regular season, to go along with 14 home runs and 36 stolen bases; and WHEREAS, Shane also set a Phillies record with 13 runs batted in during the 2008 postseason, and won a Gold Glove for outstanding perfoiniance on defense this year; and WHEREAS, Shane, who is nicknamed the "Flyin' Hawaiian", has proudly represented Maui County and the State of Hawaii as a professional athlete and has also devoted his time to charitable organizations, such as the ALS Foundation; the Philadelphia Action Team; and the Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter; and Resolution No. 08 - 97 WHEREAS, the exceptional performance, dedication, and team spirit of Shane Victorino of the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies has brought pride and honor to the people of the County of Maui; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the County of Maui: 1. That it hereby congratulates Shane Victorino of the Philadelphia Phillies for winning the 2008 World Series; and 2. That certified copies of this resolution be transmitted to Shane Victorino; his parents, Michael and Joycelyn Victorino; his brother, Michael Victorino Jr.; and David Montgomery, General Partner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia Phillies. paf:07-08reso:08-217ajm Resolution No. 08 COUCI O E COUY O MAUI WAIUKU, AWAII 6 CEIICAIO O AOIO It EEY CEIIE tht ESOUIO O. 08 dptd b th Cnl f th Cnt f M, Stt f , n th 2t d f vbr, 2008, b th flln vt: G. nn A. Mhll Gld C. Ann Wll . Mhl . ph Mhl . MEMES 0KAMA MAEO AESO AISA OSO MEEIOS MOIA OAIA ICOIO Chr Chr O CA A A A A A A A A A.