[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1969]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         COMMENDATION FOR THE GUAM LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2005

  Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Guam's Little 
League Baseball Team for their victories in the Pacific Regional 
Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan and their subsequent advancement to the 
Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.
  I would like to recognize all of the coaches and players for their 
extraordinary effort: Coaches Shon Muna, Eddie Muna, and Tom Duenas; 
Eric Alcantara, 12, of Mangilao, attending Untalan Middle School, son 
of Gerard and Joan Alcantara; Calvert Alokoa, 12, of Mangilao, 
attending Untalan Middle School, son of Arou and Cil Alokoa; Gerald 
Borja, 12, of Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Gerard 
and Darlene Borja; Valiant Borja, 11, of Barrigada, attending Untalan 
Middle School, son of the late Harold and Audre Borja; Joseph Duenas, 
11, of Dededo, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Tommy and Joann 
Duenas; Chad Fernandez, 11, of Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle 
School, son of Wayne and Doreen Fernandez; Sean Manley, 12, of 
Mangilao, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Albert Manley and 
Sinfrosa Longa; Ryan McIntosh, 11, of Mangilao, attending San Vicente 
School, son of Bob McIntosh and Lucille Ryder; Scott Perez, 12, of 
Sinajana, attending Agueda Johnston Middle School, son of Frank Camacho 
and Margaret Perez; Byron Quenga, 12, of Yona, attending Inarajan 
Middle School, son of Bill Quenga and Jacalyn Taisacan; Alomar Rdialul, 
12, of Mangilao, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Albert and 
Madeleine Rdialul; Trae Santos, 12, of Barrigada, attending Untalan 
Middle School, son of Tim and Carmen Santon; Jeremy Taijeron, 12, of 
Yona, attending Inarajan Middle School, son of Bill and Marie Quenga. 
These young men displayed outstanding teamwork, skill, spirit, and 
sportsmanship and showcased the talent of our island.
  Our team is a source of pride year after year, with our entire island 
rallying around them whenever they compete. In 2001, the Guam Little 
League team had a spectacular run in which they went undefeated in 
regional play and continued their streak in the World Series against 
Mexico, Canada, and Europe; and advancing to the international 
semifinal. In 2002, they again advanced to the international semifinals 
after another outstanding performance. They once more reached the World 
Series in 2003, after going undefeated in the regional tournament.
  The 2005 Guam team went undefeated against teams from Indonesia, the 
Philippines, the CNMI, and New Zealand in regional play. They advanced 
to the Little League World Series representing the Pacific and faced 
teams from Russia, Canada, and Mexico. During the Little League World 
Series Guam swept their pool, defeating Russia 6-2; Canada 5-0; and 
Mexico 5-3. After winning their pool, Guam went on to play Curacao in 
the international semi-finals. Although Guam did not advance to the 
finals, effort inspires us and their record in tournament play is 
outstanding.
  Our entire island community congratulates the Guam Little League 
Central-East all stars who represented the Pacific. They are an 
inspiration for us all and we are very proud of their effort and 
accomplishments.

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