[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1113]
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                       A SALUTE TO KATIE BROWNELL

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                         HON. LINDA T. SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2005

  Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
salute a young girl who is in a league of her own--Kate Brownell. Katie 
is a shy 11-year-old girl of few words. But when she gets on the 
baseball field she lets her pitching do the talking. And she rocks!
  Brownell is the only girl in the Oakfield, Alabama Little League 
baseball program. She threw a perfect game for the Dodgers in an 11-0 
victory over the Yankees. How dominant was she? Katie struck out all 18 
batters she faced, yielding no more than two balls to any batter, in a 
six inning victory. Katie accomplished something league officials can't 
remember anyone--boy or girl--ever doing.
  Brownell is not just good at pitching; she is also great at the 
plate. Katie's batting average is .714. When I first read her story I 
was so excited and inspired by this young girl's feat. I was so 
impressed that I wanted to be sure to come down to the floor and 
recognize her.
  She exemplifies what you can achieve regardless of gender. Young 
women like Katie also serve to remind us that we can pretty much do 
everything men can, and sometimes better.

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