III 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 248 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 22, 2005 Mr. Akaka (for himself and Mr. Inouye) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Commemorating the West Oahu Little League Team for winning the 2005 Little League World Series.

Whereas on August 28, 2005, the West Oahu Little League Team from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, won the 2005 Little League Baseball World Series Championship; Whereas the Ewa Beach team defeated the defending champions Curacao, 7–6, in a dramatic, come-from-behind victory in only the second extra-inning championship game in the history of the Little League World Series; Whereas the victory marked the first Little League World Series championship for the State of Hawaii; Whereas manager Layton Aliviado had the ability to instill 12 boys from Ewa Beach with the confidence and skills needed to remain focused and fight back to win after falling behind; Whereas the team hit 13 home runs during the 6 game tournament, including 3 in the championship game victory; Whereas the champions hit at least 1 home run in every tournament game, with Vonn Feao knocking out a tournament high 4, Michael Memea and Alakai Aglipay each hit 3, Sheyne Baniaga hit 2 (including the game winner in the United States semifinal), and Quentin Guevara hit 1; Whereas Michael Memea's game-ending homer was a first in the history of the Little League championship game; and Whereas all of the team's players showed tremendous dedication throughout the season and the tournament toward the goal of winning the World Championship and displayed great class and sportsmanship in victory: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)commends the West Oahu Little League Team from Ewa Beach for winning the 2005 Little League Baseball World Series Championship; (2)recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, coaches, and support staff, and invites them to the United States Capitol to be honored; (3)urges the President to— (A)recognize the achievements of the West Oahu Little League Team from Eva Beach; and (B)invite the team to the White House for an appropriate ceremony honoring a world championship team; and (4)directs the Secretary of the Senate to make available enrolled copies of this resolution to the West Oahu Little League Team for appropriate display.