[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 75 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1122]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     THE SOUTHSIDE SAVANNAH RAIDERS

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 1998

  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I am submitting the following 
congratulatory resolutions for the Southside Savannah Raiders baseball 
team and I add my own congratulations.

         A Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Georgia


                     THE SOUTHSIDE SAVANNAH RAIDERS

       Whereas: The Southside Savannah Raiders stand above the 
     rest as the 1996 State Baseball Georgia Recreation and Parks 
     State Champions; and
       Whereas: The Southside Savannah Raiders had an overwhelming 
     record of 53-3 in 1996, clinching the League, City, District 
     2 and Georgia Games titles; and
       Whereas: The Southside Savannah Raiders claimed their 
     impressive title by defeating Sandy Plains of Atlanta on 
     August 4, 1996, in Valdosta, Georgia; and
       Whereas: During the victorious season, each player and 
     coach of the Southside Savannah Raiders devoted boundless 
     energy and unlimited time to ensuring the success of the 
     team; now
       Therefore: I, Zell Miller, Governor of the State of 
     Georgia, do hereby commend the ``SOUTHSIDE SAVANNAH RAIDERS'' 
     and express congratulations to this great ball club for a job 
     well done.
       In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused 
     the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed. This 31st 
     day of March 1997.


     
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                              A Resolution

       Congratulating the Southside Savannah Raiders; and for 
     other purposes.
       Whereas, the Southside Savannah Raiders, a 12 and under 
     youth baseball team, won the 1996 State Baseball Georgia 
     Recreation and Parks State Championship, A division; and
       Whereas, the victorious Raiders are sponsored by the 
     Jenkins Boys Club, but all of Savannah shared in their 
     victory over Sandy Plains of Atlanta on August 4, 1996, in 
     Valdosta; and
       Whereas, the Southside Savannah Raiders had an overall 
     record of 53 wins and 3 losses during the 1996 season while 
     clinching the League, City, District 2, and Georgia Games 
     titles; and
       Whereas, if not the first Georgia Recreation and Parks 
     Association title to be brought to Savannah, it is the first 
     in a long time and a truly wonderful and special victory to 
     be savored by all who supported the team and all who support 
     youth sports in Georgia; and
       Whereas, the members of the 1996 raiders are Joey Boaen, 
     Christopher Burnsed, Brian Crider, Bryan Donahue, Matthew 
     Dotson, Kevin Finnegan, Kevin Edge, Mark Hamilton, Garett 
     Harvey, Bobby Keel, Adam Kitchen, and Daniel Willard. The 
     coaches are Linn Burnsed, Danny Boaen, and Dana Edge.
       Now therefore be it resolved by the House of 
     Representatives, That the members of this body congratulate 
     the Southside Savannah Raiders on their state championship 
     and wish each member of the team all the success in the 
     future.
       Be it furthered resolved, That the Clerk of the House of 
     Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an 
     appropriate copy of this resolution to each member and coach 
     of the team.


     
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                              A Resolution

       Commending the Southside Savannah Raiders Baseball Team; 
     and for other purposes.
       Whereas, the Southside Savannah Raiders finished their 
     season triumphantly as the 1996 Division A Georgia Recreation 
     and Parks State Champions, 12 and under youth division; and
       Whereas, the Raiders compiled a record of 53 wins and 3 
     losses for the year, and took the League, City, District 2, 
     and Georgia Games titles, as well as second place in the AAU 
     State Tourney, on the way to their championship; and
       Whereas, this championship was the result of extraordinary 
     teamwork, hard work, determination, talent, and exuberance 
     from the following members of the All Stars: Joey, Boaen, 
     Christopher Burnsed, Brian Crider, Bryan Donahue, Matthew 
     Dotson, Kevin Finnegan, Kevin Edge, Mark Hamilton Garett 
     Harvey, Bobby Keel, Adam Kitchen, and Daniel Willard; and
       Whereas, these champions were ably coached by Linn Burnsed, 
     Danny Boaen and Dana Edge, who instilled a winning attitude 
     and a sense of sportsmanship in these young athletes; and
       Whereas, the team's accomplishments required the dedication 
     and support of all the members as well as that of countless 
     numbers of parents and friends; and
       Whereas, it is only fitting and proper that this body 
     acknowledge this most remarkable accomplishment.
       Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate, That its 
     members congratulate and commend the 1996 Southside Savannah 
     Raiders Baseball Team, the Georgia Recreation and Parks A 
     Division Champions.
       Be it further resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate is 
     authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of 
     this resolution to each member and the coaches of the 1996 
     Southside Savannah Raiders.

     

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