[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 127 (Friday, October 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1845]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING LOUISVILLE STUNNERS GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 2004

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Louisville Stunners 16 and under girls fastpitch softball team for 
their remarkable season and recent participation in the USSSA World 
Series in Columbus, Indiana. The Stunners were the only team to 
represent the State of Kentucky at the championship tournament, 
finishing with an impressive 4th place standing among 54 participating 
teams. They also brought home the distinguished sportsmanship award, 
representing competitive values that make Kentucky proud.
  The hours of extra practice under the leadership of Head Coach Kevin 
Johnson and Assistant Coach Keith Roller brought this impressive 
distinction to the State of Kentucky and City of Louisville. I want my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to know of the pride that I 
have in representing these athletes and their families: Whitney Atcher, 
Alicia Ewen, Jennifer Young, Jodi Pence, Jennifer Kisselbaugh, Tiffany 
Dean, Kasey Graham, Krystle Johnson, Holly Goemmer, Jessica McGohon, 
and Courtney Roller.
  I would like to commend the Stunners for their magnificent season--an 
effort that epitomized team work, sportsmanship, and persistence. I ask 
my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating these young athletes for their achievement and wish them 
continued success in seasons to come.

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