III 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 568 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 12, 2006 Mr. Chambliss (for himself and Mr. Isakson) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Columbus Northern Little League team of Columbus, Georgia, for winning the championship game of the Little League World Series.

Whereas, on August 28, 2006, the Columbus Northern Little League team defeated the Kawaguchi Little League team of Kawaguchi City, Japan, by 2 runs to 1 run to win the 60th annual Little League Baseball World Series; Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team is only the 2nd team from the State of Georgia to win the Little League Baseball World Series in the 60-year history of that tournament; Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team had an impressive record of 20 wins and only 1 loss; Whereas, although no other pitcher in the history of the Little League Baseball World Series had ever won more than 3 games during the tournament, Kyle Carter made history by striking out 11 batters in the championship game to earn his 4th win of the Little League Baseball World Series; Whereas the success of the Columbus Northern Little League team depended on the tremendous dedication and sportsmanship of the team, including— (1)Matthew Hollis, who played 2nd base and centerfield; (2)Ryan Lang, who played right field; (3)Mason Meyers, who played right field and 3rd base; (4)Matthew Kuhlenberg, who played left field; (5)Patrick Stallings, who played 3rd base; (6)Josh Lester, who played 2nd base and shortstop; (7)Brady Hamilton, who played 1st base, outfield, and pitched for the team; (8)Cody Walker, who caught for the team; (9)Kyle Carter, who pitched for the team; (10)J.T. Phillips, who played shortstop and pitched for the team; and (11)Kyle Rovig, who played left field and pitched for the team; Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team was managed by Randy Morris and coached by Richard Carter, each of whom demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and respect for the players who they led and the game of baseball; Whereas the fans of the Columbus Northern Little League team showed enthusiasm, support, and courtesy for the game of baseball and all of the players and coaches; Whereas the performance of the Columbus Northern Little League team demonstrated to parents and communities throughout the United States that athletic participation builds character and leadership in children; and Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team brought pride and honor to the State of Georgia and the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)congratulates and honors the Columbus Northern Little League team and the loyal fans who supported the team on winning the 60th annual Little League Baseball World Series; (2)recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, determination, and commitment to excellence of the members, parents, coaches, and managers of the Columbus Northern Little League team; (3)recognizes and commends the people of Columbus, Georgia, for the outstanding loyalty and support that they displayed for the Columbus Northern Little League team throughout the season; (4)commends Little League Baseball for continuing the tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth by sponsoring world-class baseball; and (5)respectfully requests that— (A)the American people recognize the achievements of the Columbus Northern Little League team; and (B)the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (i)the City of Columbus; and (ii)each player, manager, and coach of the Columbus Northern Little League Baseball team.