[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 120 (Thursday, September 22, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S10390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  COMMEMORATING THE WEST OAHU LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2005 
                       LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

  Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to the 
immediate consideration of S. Res. 248, submitted earlier today by 
Senator Akaka.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 248) commemorating the West Oahu 
     Little League Team for winning the 2005 Little League World 
     Series.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I rise today in support of resolutions 
congratulating the Ewa Beach little league team, the Oahu all-star 
team, and the Hawaii Warriors on their world championships. All three 
teams recently persevered through difficult competition to become world 
champions.
  The Ewa Beach little leaguers competed in the Little League World 
Series held in Williamsport, PA. The team posted an impressive 7-6 win 
in the championship game, in which they came from three runs down to 
defeat the defending championship team from Curacao in extra innings.
  The Oahu all-stars participated in the Cal Ripken World Series 
tournament held in Aberdeen, MD. In the championship game, the team 
used three pitchers to combine for a one hit shut-out as they prevailed 
by a score of 1-0 over the reigning champs, a very talented team from 
Mexico. A special congratulations to Kewby Meyer for being named Most 
Outstanding Player of the series.
  The Hawaii Warriors won the 2005 Continental Amateur Baseball 
Association World Series, ages 9 and under. The team battled from 
behind in the final innings to win the championship game and complete 
the series with a perfect 9-0 record.
  I am proud not only of the impressive wins but also of the humility 
and sportsmanship that the teams displayed as they won with aloha. All 
the teams represented the State of Hawaii, and the United States, very 
well.
  I recognize the sacrifices many family members and friends made to 
support the teams. These young men were able to enjoy the athletic 
competitions because of their loving and caring families. I applaud 
these families' efforts and wish all the players and their families the 
best in future endeavors.
  I look forward to hearing more about the success of our little 
leaguers as they continue to pursue their education and baseball 
ambitions. I also want to recognize all of the contributions from a 
Brookings Institution fellow in my office, Bill Ferraro.
  I ask unanimous consent the Teams' rosters be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

         West Oahu Little League, Ewa Beach, Hawaii Team Roster

       #1, Layson Aliviado, 1B, P; #5, Harrison Kam, CF; #11, Ty 
     Tirpak, RF; #12, Zachary Ramit, LF; #15, Ethan Javier, CF; 
     #17, Vonn Feao, 3B, C; #18, Quentin Guevara, P, RF; #20, 
     Sheyne Baniaga, P, 2B; #21, Michael Memea, C; #22, Zachary 
     Rosete, LF; #24, Myron Enos, P, SS; #25, Alakai Aglipay, P, 
     3B. Coach: Tyron Kitashima. Coach: Clit Tirpak. Manager: 
     Layton Aliviado.

                       Oahu All-Stars Team Roster

       #0, Kalani Lagoc-Crawford, P, OF; #2, Jake Fujimoto, SS, 
     OF; #5, Wilkins Kato, OF, 1B; #6, Ryan Yamane, OF, P; #7, 
     Timmy Arakawa, SS; #11, Cory Quiamzon, OF; #14, Kash 
     Kalohelani, C; #21, Joe Yokoi, 2B, OF; #22, Dylan Goto, 2B, 
     OF; #23, Chris Sekiguchi, OF; #25, Ryan Cortez, 3B; #34, 
     Jordan Deponte, 2B, P; #50, Kewby Meyer, 1B, P; #51, Gavin 
     Okada, 2B, OF. Coach: Keith Oda. Asst. Coach: Staphe 
     Fujimoto. Manager: Gerald Oda.

                      Hawaii Warriors Team Roster

       Brett Choy, Chansen Fukushima, Joshua Inaba, Joshua Inouye, 
     Ried Kimura, Seth Kinel, Luke Morris, Cal Muramaru, Sean 
     Romo, Ryan Sato, Larry Tuileta. Coach, Paul Wallrabenstein 
     III. Asst. Coach, Randy Inaba. Asst. Coach, Ricky Inouye. 
     Asst. Coach, Dunn Muramaru. Asst. Coach, Paul Wallrabenstein, 
     Jr.

  Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the 
preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table 
with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements be 
printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 248) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 248

       Whereas on August 28, 2005, the West Oahu Little League 
     Team from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, won the 2005 Little League 
     Baseball World Series Championship;
       Whereas the Ewa Beach team defeated the defending champions 
     Curacao, 7-6, in a dramatic, come-from-behind victory in only 
     the second extra-inning championship game in the history of 
     the Little League World Series;
       Whereas the victory marked the first Little League World 
     Series championship for the State of Hawaii;
       Whereas manager Layton Aliviado had the ability to instill 
     12 boys from Ewa Beach with the confidence and skills needed 
     to remain focused and fight back to win after falling behind;
       Whereas the team hit 13 home runs during the 6 game 
     tournament, including 3 in the championship game victory;
       Whereas the champions hit at least 1 home run in every 
     tournament game, with Vonn Feao knocking out a tournament 
     high 4, Michael Memea and Alakai Aglipay each hit 3, Sheyne 
     Baniaga hit 2 (including the game winner in the United States 
     semifinal), and Quentin Guevara hit 1;
       Whereas Michael Memea's game-ending homer was a first in 
     the history of the Little League championship game; and
       Whereas all of the team's players showed tremendous 
     dedication throughout the season and the tournament toward 
     the goal of winning the World Championship and displayed 
     great class and sportsmanship in victory: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends the West Oahu Little League Team from Ewa 
     Beach for winning the 2005 Little League Baseball World 
     Series Championship;
       (2) recognizes the achievements of all the team's players, 
     coaches, and support staff, and invites them to the United 
     States Capitol to be honored;
       (3) urges the President to--
       (A) recognize the achievements of the West Oahu Little 
     League Team from Eva Beach; and
       (B) invite the team to the White House for an appropriate 
     ceremony honoring a world championship team; and
       (4) directs the Secretary of the Senate to--
       (A) make available enrolled copies of this resolution to 
     the West Oahu Little League Team for appropriate display.

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