[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 100 (Thursday, July 21, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1568]
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                   THANKING CITY OF TRENTON, ILLINOIS

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 21, 2005

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to both congratulate and 
express my gratitude to the City of Trenton, Illinois for hosting the 
Illinois State Junior Legion Baseball Tournament for 2005.
  American Legion baseball gives youth an opportunity to understand 
teamwork, discipline, and leadership through experience in the sport. 
It helps our youth build personal physical fitness and leadership 
skills. I am delighted to see the support City of Trenton is providing 
the youth of Illinois in hosting this tournament.
  I welcome all those participating in the tournament to southern 
Illinois. I wish each of the teams the best as they participate in the 
2005 Illinois State Junior Legion Baseball Tournament.

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