[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: September 21, 1994]



                CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ALBUQUERQUE DUKES

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                          HON. BILL RICHARDSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 1994

  Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the 
Albuquerque Dukes baseball club, the 1994 champions of the AAA minor 
league Pacific Coast League. The Dukes had an enormously successful 
season and capped it off with an exciting victory over Vancouver in the 
championship series.
  The Dukes, The AAA farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers, have been 
one of the most noted teams of recent times, winning the PCL 
championship 6 times since 1980 and 16 times since joining the league. 
This year their squad includes Bill Ashley, who was named Minor League 
Player of the Year, hit 37 home runs, batted in 105 runs, and averaged 
.345.
  With the demise of the 1994 major league baseball season and the 
cancellation of the World Series, AAA minor league baseball is the 
highest rank of professional baseball in action. The high quality of 
play and dedication of the players, owners, and fans alike serve as an 
inspiration and a reminder that the American spirit of cooperation and 
sportsmanship is still alive and well.
  The Albuquerque Dukes are the pride of the State of New Mexico and 
they are to be commended for their success on the field and for their 
continuing positive contributions to the community.

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