[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 132 (Monday, September 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1884]
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             TRIBUTE TO THE ANTIOCH BABE RUTH ALL STAR TEAM

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 1997

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
championship victory of the Antioch All Star Team on Saturday, August 
17, 1997, at the 16-18 Babe Ruth World Series. The city of Antioch, 
which is in my district, recently celebrated their homecoming with a 
parade through the city and a civic celebration at city hall. The 
accomplishments of these fine young men are a great honor to the city 
of Antioch.
  The 16-18 Babe Ruth World Series was held in Jamestown, NY, where the 
players from Antioch competed against other such teams from around the 
Nation. Throughout the 1-week tournament, the team exhibited a true 
show of perseverance and a dedication to excellence. They managed to 
come from behind in several of their games, proving to the other teams 
that they would not give up. These athletes were not only dedicated to 
winning the game, but also dedicated to each other. The players from 
Antioch practiced long and hard to earn the right to play for the 
national championship, and through their hard work on the field and 
their commitment to teamwork, they rose from underdogs at the beginning 
of the series to the champions on the final day.
  It is wonderful to see such positive support from the community for 
this talented and dedicated group of East Bay teens. They show us that 
when we bestow our faith in our children, they can truly achieve 
excellence.
  The Antioch Babe Ruth All Star Team is deserving of the honor as the 
best 16-18 Babe Ruth League team in the country. These ballplayers are 
an excellent example of the kinds of things that young people in our 
communities can achieve. I hope you will join me in congratulating them 
for their achievement and their ambition.

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