[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 28 (Wednesday, March 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                IN HONOR OF SOUTH PASADENA LITTLE LEAGUE

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor South Pasadena Little 
League which will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, 
March 9, 2002. For 50 years, South Pasadena Little League has offered 
youngsters an opportunity to enjoy the numerous benefits of organized 
athletics and community events.
  South Pasadena Little League, at the time of its founding, was the 
only organized sport in the City of South Pasadena. Over the last half 
century, the league has grown considerably, and this season, over 700 
young boys and girls, ranging in age from 5 to 14, will participate in 
baseball and softball.
  The benefits of participation in South Pasadena Little League are 
extensive. Over the years, South Pasadena Little League has instilled 
in its participants a sense of character and loyalty and has set forth 
a framework to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, and fairplay. The league 
not only affects those who participate as athletes but also the entire 
community of spectators, parents, and donors. Each year, members of the 
community donate more than $20,000 to ensure the vitality of the 
league.
  It is my pleasure to recognize such a worthwhile organization and I 
ask all Members of the United States House of Representatives to join 
me in congratulating South Pasadena Little League as they celebrate 50 
years of offering young people a positive environment in which to grow 
and learn.

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