[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 174 (Friday, November 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2384]
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  HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE WESTERN SPRINGS LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-
                             STARS OF 2007

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 9, 2007

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the 12-year-olds 
of the Western Springs All-Star Little League team for their success in 
capturing the state championship title of 2007 as well as all of their 
other momentous achievements during the 2007 season. Their commitment 
and dedication, never giving up in the face of adversity, set them 
apart from their competitors and made their community proud.
  The 2007 Western Springs All-Star team, featuring neighborhood 
standouts Jack Toner, Peter Swanson, Christopher O'Reilly, David Reed, 
Tim Goldrick, Jake Elliot, Bret Cunningham, Matt Aikens, Charlie 
Netzel, Andrew Hinds, Eddie Gengo, and Keith Lehmann, began their 
season with high expectations after winning a state title the year 
before. They did not disappoint. As they finished their season 15-1, 
they continued living by their motto: ``Never Give Up, Never EVER Give 
Up.''
  This winning attitude brought the Western Springs team to another 
state championship and gave them the inspiration to persevere even in 
tough times. I would like to recognize the diligence and commitment 
which have characterized the Western Springs Little League, rising to a 
consistent high level of perennial success as district champions, and 
now State champions two years in a row.
  I rise today, Madam Speaker, to commend the hard work and talent of 
the 2007 Western Springs All-Star team, their calm under pressure, and 
their sportsmanship even in defeat. The Western Springs Little League 
All-Stars of 2007 have made a great accomplishment of which they can 
all be proud. I send my congratulations to them and their families, as 
well as my thanks for their hard work and for the tradition of 
excellence, which they have established in the Third District of 
Illinois.

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