[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 134 (Thursday, October 20, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S11660]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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           CONGRATULATING HAWAII'S NATIONAL SOCCER CHAMPIONS

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I rise to congratulate our National 
Championship soccer team from Hawaii, the Honolulu Bulls Soccer Club 
('88 Girls) team which won the U17-Girls U.S. Club National Cup in 
Stony Brook, NY, on August 8, 2005. In an exciting final match, the 
Bulls defeated the Boston Renegades, 1-0 at the Stony Brook Soccer 
Complex.
  The Bulls advanced to the national championship tournament by winning 
a regional tournament in Las Vegas earlier this year. At the national 
tournament, the Bulls earned a spot in the championship game by going 
undefeated in pool play, beating teams from Georgia and Pennsylvania 
and tying with a team from California.
  In the final match, the Bulls' precision game denied the opposing 
Boston team any serious scoring opportunities. Katrina Chong's goal in 
the first half off an assist by Alana Wall would be the game's only 
score.
  The Honolulu Bulls Soccer Club ('88 Girls) team members are: Lucy 
Caires, CiAnna Chun-Ming, Kelsi Chan, Katrina Chong, Devin Council, 
Caycie Gusman, Allison Haines, Jaymie Honold, Ashley Kanda, Lauren 
Kanda, Sophia Merrifield, Marisa Schoen, Carly Wachi, Alana Wall, 
Lindsey Watanabe, Jordan Weeks, Jenna Wong, Kiani Wong, and Marie 
Yempuku. The team is coached by Phil Neddo, Craig Nosse, and Robin 
McCullough.
  I congratulate the Honolulu Bulls Soccer Club ('88 Girls) on their 
thrilling run to the top of their sport, and I wish all of them the 
best in their future endeavors, in life and on the playing field. And I 
extend the same congratulations to all players and coaches who 
participated in this year's U.S. Club Soccer National Cup IV Finals on 
a job well done.

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