[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 3, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1633]
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TRIBUTE TO THE WARRINGTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 11 AND 12 YEAR OLD GIRLS 
                             SOFTBALL TEAM

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                        HON. JAMES C. GREENWOOD

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 1997

  Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
players and coaches of the Warrington Athletic Association Girls 
Softball Team which came in second this year in the Little League 
Softball World Series. These 11 and 12 year olds and their coaches 
worked extremely hard and exhibited outstanding team work first as 
champions of the Pennsylvania District 30 competition, then to the 
Pennsylvania State Championship, to become U.S. Eastern Regional Little 
League Champions. As the East champs they played the West and Central 
champs and the team from Latin America. The final challenge was two 
games against the Southern U.S. champions. The Warrington team won the 
first of those games in a come-from-behind contest. It was only at the 
very end that they were defeated by the South in the second game, and 
emerged as second in the world of Little League Girls softball. Second 
in the world is an outstanding accomplishment and I am proud to bring 
this team to the attention of this House. I extend them warm 
congratulations and the best of luck as they continue to play together.
  Team members: Jamie Ahrens, Heather Bloemker, Katie Crawford, 
Kimberly Garrano, Ashley Kelly, Nicole McLearnon, Linda Secka, Kip 
Crawford, Maryann Scarpill, Christine Alff, Jaci Borsos, Noel Darreff, 
Lauren Homa, Allison Morris, Jess Rankin, Cindy Spiecker, coach, John 
Rankin, and manager, Joe Spiecker.

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