[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 30, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S10227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       SOUTHSIDE SAVANNAH RAIDERS

  Mr. COVERDELL. Mr. President, the Southside Savannah Raiders baseball 
team of Savannah, GA deserves recognition for its extraordinary talent 
and teamwork for its winning the State championship of the 1996 
Division A Georgia Recreation and Parks' Twelve and Under Youth 
Division. The Raiders achieved an impressive record of 53 wins and 3 
losses for the year, and secured the League, City, District 2, and 
Georgia Games titles, as well as second place in the AAU State Tourney, 
on their way to the championship.
  The All Stars included Joey Boaen, Christopher Burnsed, Brian Crider, 
Bryan Donahue, Matthew Dotson, Kevin Finnegan, Kevin Edge, Mark 
Hamilton, Garett Harvey, Bobby Keal, Adam Kitchen, and Daniel Willard. 
Linn Burnsed, Danny Boaen, and Dana Edge ably coached these young 
players and instilled in them a winning attitude and a sense of 
sportsmanship. The team's success can be attributed to the dedication 
of all of the team members, as well as the parents and countless 
friends who lent their support.
  Mr. President, I appreciate the chance to acknowledge the Southside 
Savannah Raiders' successes, and commend the ability and dedication of 
these champions.

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