[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 111 (Thursday, September 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1791]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING THE TRACY NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STAR TEAM

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                         HON. RICHARD W. POMBO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2005

  Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Tracy 
National Little League All-star team, from my hometown in Tracy, 
California. This group of 12-year-olds rose up through the ranks, first 
becoming District 67 champs, then Section 3 champs, then Northern 
California champs, and finally Western Region Runner-ups.
  Players Casey Anklam, Brock Blades, Jeramee Campbell, Dominic 
D'souze, Alex Flores, Michael Hager, Jacob Lopez, Kyle Moses, Tyler 
Sanfilippo, Tyler Trew, Jacob Valdez, Joshua Wesley and Casey Wichman 
showed great talent and teamwork. Their hard work and dedication really 
paid off, taking them nearly all the way to the Little League World 
Series. Manager Emmett Lee and Coaches John Moses and Rob Wichman 
provide great leadership for the boys, and were instrumental in their 
success.
  As many of you know, I am a big baseball fan. My son Richie plays on 
his high school team, and each year I look forward to playing in the 
Congressional Baseball Game. I am very proud of these kids from Tracy, 
and know that the skills they learn on the diamond--teamwork, 
competition, dedication--will serve them well throughout their lives. I 
look forward to following their progress again next season and know 
they will be even better.

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