[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 621 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 621

 Congratulating the Honolulu Little League Baseball team of Hawaii on 
   winning the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 4, 2018

    Ms. Hirono (for herself and Mr. Schatz) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating the Honolulu Little League Baseball team of Hawaii on 
   winning the 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.

Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team, having proudly 
        represented the State of Hawaii and the West region of the United 
        States, won Hawaii's third Little League Baseball World Series 
        Championship;
Whereas the Honolulu Little League Baseball team capped off a thrilling 
        championship game to defeat the Asia-Pacific and International 
        Championship team of South Korea by a score of 3 to 0;
Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team demonstrated sportsmanship 
        and humility on its path to an undefeated West Regional title in San 
        Bernardino, California;
Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team played with consistency 
        and dominance throughout the 2018 Little League World Series in 
        Williamsport, Pennsylvania, winning all 5 of the tournament games the 
        team played in;
Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team rode a wave of sterling 
        pitching, shutting out opponents in 4 of 5 games, including in the first 
        championship shutout win since 2002;
Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team has brought pride and 
        excitement to the State of Hawaii and delivered hope to the people of 
        Hawaii in the wake of the devastating impacts of Hurricane Lane, the 
        major flooding in April 2018, and the Kilauea volcano eruptions of 2018;
Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team further galvanized the 
        State of Hawaii to come together and root the team to victory;
Whereas the manager of the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team, Gerald 
        Oda, the coaching staff of the team, and the parents of players of the 
        team provided vital leadership and support, including by inculcating in 
        the players a culture of respect and humility; and
Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team included players Bruce 
        Boucher, Kory Chu, Tanner Chun, John De la Cruz, Kaolu Holt, Aukai Kea, 
        Mana Lau Kong, Chandler Murray, Hunter Nishina, Taylin Oana, Caleb 
        Okada, Jace Souza, Zachary Won, and Sean Yamaguchi and coaches Keith Oda 
        and Willis Kato: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the contributions of Little League Baseball 
        to the State of Hawaii;
            (2) congratulates the Honolulu Little League Baseball team 
        on its 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship;
            (3) recognizes the hard work, commitment to sportsmanship, 
        and dignity of the players, coaches, and families of the 
        Honolulu Little League Baseball team; and
            (4) joins with all the people of Hawaii, the United States, 
        and baseball fans everywhere in celebrating Hawaii's third 
        Little League Baseball World Series Championship.
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