[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 111 (Thursday, September 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1794]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  RECOGNIZING THE RANCHO BUENA VISTA LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STAR TEAM AND 
                             THEIR COACHES

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2005

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Rancho 
Buena Vista Little League all star team and their coaches. I want to 
congratulate them on an outstanding performance at the recent Little 
League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  I want to recognize Manager Marty Miller and Coaches Joe Pimentel and 
Randy Reznicek, whose years of service to the community through Little 
League Baseball at Rancho Buena Vista have inspired many young athletes 
throughout our community. It is through the dedication, strength of 
character, and devotion of men like Marty, Joe and Randy that these 
young men have flourished, not only in athletic skill but in character.
  The Rancho Buena Vista Little League team won 25 of the 26 games they 
played last season and made it to the United States Championship game. 
They displayed exemplary sportsmanship throughout both the regular 
season and during the Little League World Series. From the first pitch 
of the season to the Little League World Series finals, they played the 
game with dignity and won our respect in the process.
  Unquestionably, the players on the Rancho Buena Vista Little League 
team are not only exceptional athletes but also exceptional young men. 
They played with resolve and focus in the face of spirited competition 
and I am proud to be their Representative, and to stand in their honor 
today, Mr. Speaker. Their accomplishments serve as an example of the 
positive impact that Little League baseball has on its young 
participants.
  Once again I would like to congratulate the players on the Rancho 
Buena Vista Little League Team--Royce Copeland, Daniel Gibney, Danny 
Vivier, Johnny Lee, Josh Gomez, Aaron Kim, Kalen Pimentel, Austin 
White, Dylan de Meyer, Ryan Gura, Nathan Lewis, Reed Reznicek and their 
coaches--on their remarkable achievement. I call upon my colleagues to 
join me in applauding these young men for their exceptional 
accomplishments and continued success.

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