[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 516 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                     September 9, 2002.
Whereas the Valley Sports American Little League baseball team from Louisville, 
        Kentucky, is the first team from the United States to win the Little 
        League World Series since 1998;
Whereas the Louisville team is the first team from Kentucky to ever reach the 
        title game of the Little League World Series in the 56-year history of 
        the Little League Junior Division championship;
Whereas the Louisville team has attained a select position as one of only 10 
        United States teams to win the Little League World Series in the last 35 
        years;
Whereas the members of the Louisville team demonstrated perseverance that rivals 
        that of any adult, with a season that started in June and required 
        winning both State and regional championships to reach the World Series;
Whereas throughout their season, the Louisville team scored 106 runs, while 
        allowing their competition to score only 10 runs;
Whereas the Louisville team played expertly against a determined and talented 
        Japanese team for the Little League World Series title;
Whereas the Louisville team broke multiple Little League World Series records 
        through a single pitcher achieving 44 strikeouts and 21 scoreless 
        innings;
Whereas the 12 players on the Louisville team are a model to the Nation's youth 
        because of their dedication, determination, and sportsmanship;
Whereas in the legacy of world-renowned Louisville Slugger bats and Hall-of-Fame 
        members Jim Bunning, Happy Chandler, Earl Combs, and Pee Wee Reese, the 
        Louisville team has continued a long tradition of Kentucky contributions 
        to the game of baseball;
Whereas the Louisville team's performance demonstrates to parents and 
        communities throughout the Nation how athletic participation builds 
        character and leadership in children; and
Whereas the Louisville team's spirit and camaraderie and the support of the 
        team's family members are a testimony to baseball's ability to bring 
        families together: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Valley Sports American Little League baseball 
        team from Louisville, Kentucky, for their outstanding performance in 
        winning the 2002 Little League World Series;
            (2) recognizes Troy Osborne, the manager of the Louisville team, 
        assistant coaches Keith Elkins and Dan Roach, and players Aaron Alvey, 
        Justin Elkins, Ethan Henry, Alex Hornback, Wesley Jenkins, Casey Jordan, 
        Shane Logsdon, Blaine Madden, Zachary Osborne, Jacob Remines, Josh 
        Robinson, and Wes Walden for demonstrating excellence and character 
        throughout a summer of little league baseball; and
            (3) commends Little League Baseball for its 63-year tradition of 
        encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth 
        through its sponsorship of world-class baseball.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.