[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S9983]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE RANCHO BUENA VISTA LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the Rancho 
Buena Vista Little League Team of San Diego, CA, that represented the 
Western Region in the Little League World Series.
  The Rancho Buena Vista Team treated fans to a thrilling season, 
including an amazing 24-game winning streak. Their season culminated in 
a 5 to 4 victory over the team from Chiba City, Japan to win third 
place at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. On August 
14, 2005, Rancho Buena Vista defeated Tracy, California 7 to 2 in the 
West regional championship game, finishing with a 6 to 0 record. The 
Vista Little Leaguers became the sixth U.S. region representative and 
14 overall to qualify for the 2005 Little League World Series.
  The team displayed commitment to teamwork, gamesmanship, and a love 
of baseball as a team sport as they each played fair, strived to win, 
and always did their best. Vista's pitcher Kalen Pimentel struck out 18 
batters in 1 regulation game to tie a Little League record.
  On September 10, 2005, in the City of Vista, the Rancho Buena Vista 
Team will celebrate their victory with fellow San Diegans. The team 
will be joined by their friends, family, supporters, and coaches Randy 
Reznicek, Joseph Pimentel, and manager Marty Miller in a parade. They 
come together to celebrate the team's strength of character, level 
headedness, pride, and commitment which lead them to victory.
  It is with great pleasure that I commend the athletes of the Rancho 
Buena Vista Little League Team for the determination, composure, and 
sportsmanship they exhibited throughout the 2005 Little League World 
Series and for their many accomplishments on the field throughout the 
tournament. I wish them great success in the future.

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