[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 120 (Thursday, September 4, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H7843]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING EAST BOYNTON BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM

  (Mr. HASTINGS of Florida asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I have good news also.
  I rise to offer the East Boynton Beach, Florida Little League team, 
our new American National Little League champion, for the 
congratulations and admiration of this body. These fine young men spent 
months practicing and playing hard, while never losing sight of the 
principles of honesty and fair play.
  Their skill and determination paid off when they triumphed over all 
other American teams to represent our country in the Little League 
World Series.
  Although they did not win the world title, they captured the 
attention and affection of Americans young and old. People across the 
country followed them through their games in Williamsport, Pennsylvania 
and cheered each victory. Their achievements this year will be 
remembered for a long time.
  While I fully expect this team of very talented players to contend 
for the world title again next year, it is important to laud them now 
for the heights they attained.
  I am sure we all have the greatest respect for these fine young men. 
They are excellent role models for children and for all of us. As their 
Representative in Congress, I am proud of the role they have played as 
ambassadors to other young people across the country and around the 
world.

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