[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 70 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E986]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FRESNO STATE WOMEN'S SOFTBALL TEAM

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                       HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 3, 1998

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Fresno 
State University Women's Softball Team on their 1998 NCAA Women's 
College World Series victory. The win gave Fresno State its first 
National Championship in any sport. The Fresno State Women's Softball 
Team has exhibited the dedication and hard work that it takes to become 
world renown athletes. I applaud the perseverance of both the team and 
the coaches. They are all well deserving of this recognition.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that the following individuals of the Fresno State 
Women's Softball Team be entered into the Congressional Record: Laura 
Berg, Center field; Candice Bowlin, outfield; Kara Campbell, outfield; 
Angela Cervantez, 1st and 3rd base; Alica Dowland, short stop; Jennifer 
Jokinen, Left field; Nina Lindenberg, 2nd base; Jaime Maxey, 1st and 
3rd base; Lindsay Parker, right handed pitcher; Kim Peck, Left handed 
pitcher; Amanda Scott, right handed pitcher/outfielder, Jennifer 
Slaney, Catcher; Janna Todd, Catcher/DP; Vanessa Valenzuela, 1st base; 
Amber Wall, Catcher; Carolyn Wilson, Catcher/DP; Daviana Wisener, 
Outfield; Becky Witt, Outfield, and Margie Wright, Coach.
  In the final game of the NCAA Women's College World Series on Monday, 
May 25, 1998, Nina Lindenberg's home run provided all the scoring as 
pitcher Amanda Scott limited the Arizona Wildcats to three singles. The 
victory ended a 29 game winning streak for Arizona, who had won the 
National title the previous two years.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I congratulate the Fresno 
State University Women's Softball Team for their 1998 NCAA Women's 
College World Series victory. Their commitment and dedication should 
serve as a model for athletes the world over. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in wishing the Fresno State Women's Softball Team many more 
years of success.




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