[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1879]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE WESTERN WAYNE YOUTH TRAVELING CLASSIC

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                               speech of

                       HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 22, 2008

  Mr. McCOTTER. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor and acknowledge 
the Western Wayne Youth Traveling Classic (WWYTC) League, upon the 25th 
anniversary of its establishment.
  Now celebrating its 25th year, the Western Wayne Traveling Classic is 
a junior bowling league. Since its inception, over one thousand young 
bowlers have been enriched by the program. Importantly, more than 
thirty thousand dollars in scholarships have been awarded to bowlers 
through the WWYTC, substantially contributing to the education 
opportunities of Detroit area youth. The WWYTC has become a beloved 
area institution of Canton, Westland, and the Wayne County area in 
general. Relationships are built and young people given activities that 
keep them occupied constructively. In the past quarter century, a 
marriage has resulted from young people meeting in league competition, 
and the first child of a first generation WWYTC youth has now become a 
member of the WWYTC. This league has produced world bowling hall of 
fame members like Lisa Bishop, and become a well-known fixture of the 
Wayne County area.
  From 1983 to the present, its founder, Harold Winters has served as 
the Executive Director of the Western Wayne Youth Traveling Classic 
League. His initiative began a league which enabled youth in the area 
to compete, learn about sportsmanship, and constructively participate 
in their community. Before the league's founding in 1983, there were no 
classic bowling leagues in the Western Wayne County area. This league 
created an opportunity for young bowlers to learn the fundamentals of 
the sport and compete in a fun and family oriented environment.
  Madam Speaker, over the years, the Western Wayne Youth Traveling 
Classic has been a beloved feature of the Wayne County area. Today, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in applauding the spirit represented by 
this league, and the benefits it has brought to our community.

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