[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1704]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CONGRATULATING THE SAUGUS AMERICANS

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                          HON. JOHN F. TIERNEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 4, 2003

  Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Saugus American 
Little League team for their outstanding achievement in the 2003 Little 
League World Series. From their district championship to the U.S. 
Championship game, this terrific team captured the hearts of the town 
of Saugus and, over the past few weeks of summer, all of New England.
  This is a team whose unique skill was equaled only by their flair for 
the dramatic. Saugus' first four victories in the Series were by one 
run. We will long remember their epic victory against Texas East's 
Lamar National, when Saugus rallied, scoring four runs in the bottom of 
the seventh inning, to advance to the U.S. championship. These boys 
were only the second team in Massachusetts' Little League history to 
advance to the U.S. title game.
  Most impressive is the manner in which this team conducted themselves 
throughout their time in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. They acted with 
maturity beyond their years. Working hard, playing fair, and never, 
ever giving-up, the Saugus Americans--Ryan Bateman, Tyler Calla, Craig 
Cole, Anthony DiSciscio, David Ferreira, Tyler Grillo, Joseph 
Kasabuski, Matthew Muldoon, Sebestiano ``Yano'' Petruzzelli, Dario 
Pizzano, Mark Sacco, and Michael Scuzzarella--were a model team and 
excellent representatives of their hometown.
  Saugus Manager Rob Rochenski and coaches, Mike Ferreira, Rob Calla, 
and Charlie Bilton must also be commended for their professionalism, 
their positive rapport with the players, and the countless hours they 
invested in this team. They rightfully recognize that Little League 
baseball should be about having fun, and it is clear they instilled 
that in this Saugus team.
  A special thanks needs to be extended to the parents, family members, 
and friends of this team, many of whom traveled to Williamsport, donned 
orange jerseys, and vocally supported their Saugus Americans.
  It is appropriate that the House recognize the remarkable performance 
of the Saugus Americans. I am proud of their accomplishments, and wish 
them the best of luck in the future.

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