[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 126 (Monday, September 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            SALUTE TO THE HISPANIC-AMERICAN SPORTS COALITION

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 12, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues a group of youngsters from my district who took part in 
the Second Annual Latin American Little League World Series over Labor 
Day weekend. Conducted by La Coalicion Deportiva Hispano-Americana, 
this program brought 16 little leagues together to compete for the 
title of Pequena Liga champions of New York.
  The Hispanic-American Sports Coalition was founded in 1992 as a 
vehicle for advancing the opportunities for sports activities in the 
Hispanic community in New York City. The coalition has grown to include 
representatives from 26 different countries who participate in a 
variety of sports in both local and international tournaments. In 
addition to promoting and organizing sports leagues, the coalition also 
works with members of the community to fight drug addiction, combat 
discrimination within the sports community, and rehabilitate local 
sporting facilities.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues, as well as my fellow New Yorkers, 
to take this opportunity to salute the Hispanic-American Sports 
Coalition for its good work, and the many youngsters who took part in 
its World Series tournament.

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