[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 113 (Tuesday, September 1, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S9790]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 268--CONGRATULATING THE TOMS RIVER EAST AMERICAN 
     LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM FOR WINNING THE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

  Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself and Mr. Torricelli) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 268

       Whereas on Saturday, August 29, 1998, the Toms River East 
     American Little League team defeated Kashima, Japan, by 12 
     runs to 9 runs to win the 52d annual Little League World 
     Series championship;
       Whereas Toms River East American team is the first United 
     States team to win the Little League World Series 
     championship in 5 years, and the fourth New Jersey team in 
     history to win Little League's highest honor; and
       Whereas the Toms River East American team has brought pride 
     and honor to the State of New Jersey and the entire Nation: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Toms River East American Little 
     League Team and its loyal fans on winning the 52d annual 
     Little League World Series championship;
       (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, 
     determination, and commitment to excellence of the team's 
     members, parents, coaches, and managers; and
       (3) recognizes and commends the people of Toms River, New 
     Jersey, and the surrounding area for their outstanding 
     loyalty and support for the Toms River East American Little 
     League team throughout the team's 28-game season.

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