[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 268 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 268

Congratulating the Toms River East American Little League team of Toms 
     River, New Jersey, for winning the Little League World Series.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

             September 1 (legislative day, August 31), 1998

Mr. Lautenberg (for himself and Mr. Torricelli) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the Toms River East American Little League team of Toms 
     River, New Jersey, for winning the Little League World Series.

Whereas on Saturday, August 29, 1998, the Toms River East American Little League 
        team defeated Kashima, Japan, by 12 runs to 9 runs to win the 52d annual 
        Little League World Series championship;
Whereas Toms River East American team is the first United States team to win the 
        Little League World Series championship in 5 years, and the fourth New 
        Jersey team in history to win Little League's highest honor; and
Whereas the Toms River East American team has brought pride and honor to the 
        State of New Jersey and the entire Nation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the Toms River East American Little 
        League Team and its loyal fans on winning the 52d annual Little 
        League World Series championship;
            (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, 
        determination, and commitment to excellence of the team's 
        members, parents, coaches, and managers; and
            (3) recognizes and commends the people of Toms River, New 
        Jersey, and the surrounding area for their outstanding loyalty 
        and support for the Toms River East American Little League team 
        throughout the team's 28-game season.
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