III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 308 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

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.