[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE DEER PARK TERRORS SOFTBALL CHAMPS

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                            HON. KEN BENTSEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 1996

  Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Deer Park 
Terrors, a team of very talented young softball players in my district 
who are the 1996 National Champions of Pony Softball, Pinto Division.
  The Terrors finished with an amazing season record of 42 wins and 
only 4 losses, becoming not only the national champs but Texas ASA 
Pixie State Champions as well. Their division included players aged 7 
and 8 during the season in which they played.
  I want to congratulate all the team members for the hard work, 
dedication, and talent that resulted in their success. Team members 
are: Ashley Bryant, Jessica Barrera, Caitlin Sanders, Brittainy 
Richardson, Melissa Williams, Heather Barker, Jennifer Turner, Brooke 
Boudreaux, Shara Hoffman, Madelyne McCollum, Lauren Flynn, and 
Stephanie Bradley.
  I also want to congratulate their manager, David Hoffman; their 
coaches, Mike Williams, Mark Barker, Orlando Turner, and Scott Bradley; 
and their team mom, Colleen Sanders. They provided training, 
encouragement, and support that were essential to the team's success.
  To become national champions, the Deer Park Terrors had to win seven 
consecutive tournaments: Missouri City Shootout, Deer Park, Pasadena 
Pixie Turn-Up Classic, Texas ASA Pixie State Tournament, La Porte 
``Storm'' Classic, Pony Regionals, and Pony National Pinto Division 
Championship.
  This string of success wouldn't be possible without both tremendous 
individual talent and an incredible team effort. Congratulations to the 
Deer Park Terrors and best wishes for the continued success that I have 
no doubt the future will bring.

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