[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 121 (Monday, September 14, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10329]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  GEORGETOWN MAJOR BOYS BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM STATE AND CENTRAL 
                            REGION CHAMPIONS

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate a 
very special group of young men. On August 6, 1998 the Georgetown Major 
Boys Baseball Little League Team won the Michigan state little league 
championship in Ishpeming, Michigan. They then continued on to win the 
central region championship in Indianapolis. They competed in the 
Sanctioned Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania 
from August 20-30. Getting to the World Series is testament to the 
great talent and efforts of this team.
  The following 14 boys who make up the team, have undoubtedly made the 
city of Jenison, Michigan, very proud: Jesse Barfelz, Brandon Button, 
Tony Clausen, Kevin Hogan, Adam Kretz, Sean Markle, Brett Meyer, Billy 
Miller, Casey Robrahn, John Sheeran, Derek Stempin, Peter Vanderkalk, 
Ben VanKlompenberg and Cody Fennema. At this time I would also like to 
recognize the coaches, Tom Meyer, Tom Button and Dick LeFever. It is a 
combination of good coaching and talent that leads a team to the kind 
of success this team has enjoyed.
  As an avid fan of baseball it is my pleasure, once again, to 
congratulate the Georgetown Major Boys little league team on their 
state Championship. It is very encouraging to see young people strive 
for such excellence. This team has made Georgetown Charter Township and 
the entire state of Michigan very proud.

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