III 112th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 571 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 20, 2012 Mr. Begich (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Congratulating the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior girls softball team on winning the 2012 Little League Junior Softball World Series.

Whereas the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior girls softball team is comprised of young women who play softball in Anchorage, Alaska; Whereas the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior softball team compiled an extraordinary record of 7 wins and 1 loss on their way to winning the State tournament; Whereas the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior softball team went undefeated in 4 games in winning the West Regional Tournament in Tucson, Arizona; Whereas in August, 2012, the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior softball team represented the West Region at the Little League Junior Softball World Series in Kirkland, Washington; Whereas Nunaka Valley Little League Junior softball team manager Richard Hill led the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior softball team to the Little League Junior Softball World Series for a third time in 4 years; Whereas on August 18, 2012, the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior softball team defeated Victoria, British Columbia to win the 2012 Little League Junior Softball World Series; Whereas the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior softball team won 5 games and lost just 1 en route to becoming 2012 Little League Junior Softball World Series champions; Whereas over 2,000 teams and 30,000 players compete in Little League Junior girls softball; Whereas the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior girls softball team is the Little League Junior Softball World Series champions; Whereas the teamwork and commitment of the entire Nunaka Valley Little League Junior girls softball team and the encouragement of their families has again led them to success; Whereas Little League softball and baseball has provided a positive athletic experience and fostered teamwork and sportsmanship for millions of children in the United States and around the world; and Whereas, Alaskans everywhere are proud of the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior girls athletes: Jacynne Augafa, Leilani Blair, Morgan Hill, Ashton Jessee, Alexis Joubert, Felila Manu, Taria Page, Hannah Peterson, Teighlor Rardon, Sierra Rosenzweig, Lauren Syrup, and Nanea Tali on their accomplishments in 2012: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)congratulates all of the Nunaka Valley Little League Junior girls softball team, parents, and coaching staff on a championship season; and (2)respectfully requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A)the Nunaka Valley Little League president, Greg Davis; (B)the Nunaka Valley Junior Girls manager, Richard Hill; and (C)coaches Rick Peterson and Sean Syrup.