[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 120 (Thursday, September 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF THE NAAMANS LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 2003

  Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to some new Delaware heroes--The Naamans Little League 
All-Stars. The team impressed, inspired and awed Delaware through their 
dedication, hard work and immense talent. All these qualities impress 
but more importantly they helped the team succeed in reaching the 
Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a feat 
unmatched by any other team in Delaware history.
  Jarad Carney, Kevin Czachorowski, Scott Dougherty, Cory Firmani, 
Danny Frate, Constantine Fournaris, Michael Julian, Zachary Lopes, Tim 
Marcin, David Mastro, Vince Russomagno, Kip Skibicki along with Manager 
Joe Mascelli, Coach Bob Waters and Coach H.J. Lopes all deserve our 
congratulations. There are so many great players, coaches and great 
teams in the Little League World Series and we are all so proud of our 
team for playing so well, playing so hard and making it so far. Each 
deserves recognition for his achievements.
  For those friends and family who couldn't travel with the team, it 
was certainly a great joy to watch them play on national television. It 
was an even greater joy to watch them win on national television. But 
winning is not the only pillar of success. Effort, sacrifice, 
enjoyment, and friendship are just as important. Even through our 
television sets we could see these crucial pieces of a great team.
  Mr. Speaker, Along with their friends and families, I wish to 
congratulate the Naamans Little League All-Stars for becoming the Mid-
Atlantic Regional Champions. The past few weeks have been exciting, 
they have made us proud, they have taken a place in Delaware history 
and they have set a great standard not only for Little League baseball 
in Delaware, but for Little League Baseball throughout the country.

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