[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 120 (Thursday, September 4, 2003)]
[House]
[Pages H7843-H7844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              SALUTING EAST BOYNTON BEACH LITTLE LEAGUERS

  (Mr. SHAW asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join the gentleman from Florida 
(Mr. Hastings) in bringing attention to the House of Representatives 
the phenomenal achievements of a group of young men from Florida's 22nd 
Congressional District as well as his district.
  I am speaking of the boys from East Boynton Beach Little League team; 
Michael, Richie, Cody, Jordan, Patrick, R.J., Matt, Ricky, Benny, 
Devon, and Andrew, who are also known as this year's United States 
Little League world champions.

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  People throughout South Florida followed the team's success as they 
captured the Florida State Championship followed by the Southeastern 
United States Regional Championship. With these victories in hand, it 
was on to historic Williamsport, Pennsylvania to compete in the 2003 
World Series.
  There they captured this year's championship title along with the 
hearts of baseball fans throughout America and the world. Their victory 
brought East Boynton great recognition, but it was their teamwork and 
sportsmanship that brought us all great pride.
  We must also recognize their parents and coach, Kenny Emerson, who 
helped them set a new standard of excellence in play and in life.
  Please join me in saluting this fine team, the 2003 United States 
Little League World Series champions, the East Boynton Little Leaguers.

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