[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 308 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 308

Congratulating the Warner Robins American Little League team of Warner 
Robins, Georgia, for winning the championship game of the Little League 
                             World Series.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 5, 2007

 Mr. Chambliss (for himself, Mr. Isakson, and Mrs. Lincoln) submitted 
      the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the Warner Robins American Little League team of Warner 
Robins, Georgia, for winning the championship game of the Little League 
                             World Series.

Whereas, on August 26, 2007, the Warner Robins American Little League team 
        defeated the Tokyo Kitasuna Little League team of Tokyo, Japan, by 3 
        runs to 2 runs to win the 61st annual Little League Baseball World 
        Series;
Whereas the Warner Robins American Little League team had an impressive record 
        of 20 wins and only 1 loss;
Whereas the success of the Warner Robins American Little League team depended on 
        the tremendous dedication and sportsmanship of the team, including--

    (1) Keaton Allen, who played outfield and pitched for the team;

    (2) Dalton Carriker, who played shortstop and pitched for the team;

    (3) Zane Conlon, who played 2nd base, shortstop, outfield, and pitched 
for the team;

    (4) Hunter Jackson, who played 3rd base;

    (5) Taylor Lay, who played 2nd base and outfield;

    (6) Nick Martens, who played 2nd base and outfield;

    (7) Payton Purvis, who played outfield;

    (8) Kendall Scott, who pitched and caught for the team;

    (9) Hunt Smith, who played 1st base and outfield;

    (10) David Umphreyville, who played outfield and caught for the team;

    (11) Micah Wells, who played 1st base; and

    (12) Clint Wynn, who played outfield and pitched for the team;

Whereas the Warner Robins American Little League team was managed by Mickey Lay 
        and coached by Mike Conlon, Tommy Morris, and Mike Smith, each of whom 
        demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and respect for the players 
        they led and the game of baseball;
Whereas the fans of the Warner Robins American 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 Warner Robins American Little League team 
        demonstrated to parents and communities throughout the United States 
        that athletic participation builds character and leadership in children;
Whereas the Warner Robins American Little League team became the second 
        consecutive team from the State of Georgia to win the Little League 
        World Series, following the win by the Columbus Northern Little League 
        team in 2006;
Whereas Georgia is only the 4th State to produce back-to-back champions in the 
        61-year history of the Little League World Series and the first State to 
        win back-to-back titles since 1992-1993;
Whereas every team from the State of Georgia that has participated in the Little 
        League World Series has won the Championship; and
Whereas the Warner Robins American Little League team brought pride and honor to 
        the State of Georgia and the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates and honors the Warner Robins American 
        Little League team and the loyal fans who supported the team on 
        winning the 61st 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 Warner Robins American 
        Little League team;
            (3) recognizes and commends the people of Warner Robins, 
        Georgia, for the outstanding loyalty and support that they 
        displayed for the Warner Robins American 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--
                    (A) that the American people recognize the 
                achievements of the Warner Robins American Little 
                League team; and
                    (B) that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an 
                enrolled copy of this resolution to--
                            (i) the City of Warner Robins; and
                            (ii) the Warner Robins American Little 
                        League Baseball team for appropriate display.
                                 <all>