[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 106 (Monday, July 19, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H5684-H5686]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS ON WINNING 2010
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES
Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to
the resolution (H. Res. 1491) congratulating the University of South
Carolina Gamecocks on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World
Series.
The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
The text of the resolution is as follows:
H. Res. 1491
Whereas, on June 29, 2010, the University of South Carolina
Gamecocks won the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series
in Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska;
Whereas a base hit to right field drove in the final run
for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks to win 2-1
against the UCLA Bruins in the bottom of the 11th inning;
Whereas the University of South Carolina Gamecocks showed
great skill, patience, and will by withstanding a first-round
loss and then winning 6 consecutive games for the national
title;
Whereas the University of South Carolina Gamecocks won
their first NCAA baseball title; and
Whereas head coach Ray Tanner and the University of South
Carolina Gamecocks bring great pride and honor to the fans
and residents of South Carolina with this victory: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates
the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on the outstanding
accomplishment of winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College
World Series.
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The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Iowa (Mr. Loebsack) and the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie) each
will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Iowa.
General Leave
Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during
which Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on
House Resolution 1491 into the Record.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Iowa?
There was no objection.
Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
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I rise today in support of House Resolution 1491, which congratulates
the University of South Carolina's Gamecocks for winning the 2010 NCAA
Division I College World Series--their very first such title.
On June 29, 2010, the Gamecocks played a tough game against the UCLA
Bruins at the historic Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska. Tied at
the top of the 9th, the Gamecocks hit their final run at the bottom of
the 11th inning and secured their win. Although the team had sustained
a first-round loss in the College World Series, they went on to win six
consecutive games and secure their first national title.
For head coach Ray Tanner, it was his 14th season with the University
of South Carolina and his fourth at the College World Series. During
this season, Coach Tanner recorded his 1,000th win of his career and
became the 44th Division I coach to reach this milestone. He was named
2010 National Coach of the Year by Collegiate Baseball, and we
congratulate Coach Tanner on his impressive record.
The entire Gamecocks lineup demonstrated excellence this season. I
would like to especially recognize junior outfielder Whit Merrifield,
who drove the final run home with a sharp single to right field that
scored teammate Scott Wingo from third base and lifted USC to their
victory. Over 40,0000 fans greeted the Gamecocks at their victory
parade in Columbia, South Carolina; and we join them in their
celebration.
Madam Speaker, I express my support for House Resolution 1491 and
congratulate the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on their 2010
NCAA Division I College World Series victory. I urge my colleagues to
support this resolution.
I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
I rise today in support of House Resolution 1491, congratulating the
University of South Carolina Gamecocks on winning the 2010 NCAA
Division I College World Series.
The University of South Carolina, located in Columbia, South
Carolina, was founded as South Carolina College in 1801. The university
offers more than 350 programs of study from 14 colleges and schools and
has an enrollment of over 28,000 students. The USC Gamecocks have 19
varsity athletic programs and have won seven national championships
including the 2010 College World Series.
Since 1970, South Carolina Gamecocks baseball has been considered an
elite program in college baseball, appearing in 26 NCAA tournaments and
nine college world series. The team played their first intercollegiate
game in 1895. South Carolina owns a 23-17 all-time record in the
College World Series and is 103-56 in NCAA tournament play. The 2010
South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team was led to national victory by
head coach Ray Tanner. In 14 seasons at South Carolina, Coach Tanner
has a 634-282 record with four College World Series appearances.
This year in 2010, Coach Tanner and the Gamecocks won the NCAA
championship at the College World Series in Omaha, becoming the first
team to win six straight games in a world series and the third team to
win the College World Series after losing its first game of the series.
South Carolina won the College World Series in the final game against
UCLA on June 30, 2010.
I'm honored to stand before the House today to congratulate and
recognize the significant achievements of the players, coaches, and
students whose dedication and hard work have led to the success of the
University of South Carolina baseball program as the 2010 NCAA Division
I College World Series national champions.
I ask my colleagues to support this resolution.
Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman
from South Carolina (Mr. Wilson).
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, it's with great
gratitude that I rise today in support of House Resolution 1491 to
formally congratulate the University of South Carolina's baseball team
for its impressive success at the College World Series. Today's
resolution, endorsed by all six Members of the South Carolina
delegation to congratulate the University of South Carolina Gamecocks
on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series, is
particularly special to me as I am able to honor my alma mater and that
of my mother and father and that of many of the Second Congressional
District staff.
The journey to this point hasn't been the easiest for the Gamecocks
and history has not been on our side, as this is the first time in the
school's history that the baseball team earned this great achievement
despite going to the College World Series nine times.
During the NCAA tournament, the team faced an opening loss to
Oklahoma and as a result had to do the unthinkable: win four
consecutive games that included back-to-back wins against in-state arch
rival Clemson University. The last stop on the journey was UCLA, a
highly respected and talented team in the championship series. The
Gamecocks had impressive consecutive victories over the Bruins to
finish the season with a 54-16 overall record and earn the title of
College World Series National Champions.
I'm extremely proud of the way these student athletes represented our
university and our great State. None of this would have been possible
without the USC Coach, Ray Tanner, whose leadership and determination
has led to over 600 victories, 11 consecutive post-season appearances,
and now a national title for the Gamecocks. Tanner's coaching success
is complemented by associate head coach Chad Holbrook and assistant
coach Mark Calvi.
The team is led by Whit Merrifield, the first cousin of Second
Congressional District staff member Melissa Hite of Irma, South
Carolina, who withstood a hard collision in South Carolina's victory
over Clemson but stayed in the game and drove in the winning run at the
bottom of the 11th inning the next night to claim the national title
for the Gamecocks.
Defying all odds and refusing to give in, Jackie Bradley, Jr.,
delivered a clutch hit which scored the tying run in the bottom of the
12th inning against Oklahoma in the June 24 elimination game. Without
Bradley's hit, the Gamecocks run at winning the national title would
have come to a sudden halt.
Second District resident Blake Cooper, of Neeses, was the most
valuable player of the first game of the championship series with an
outstanding pitching performance against the UCLA Bruins. Freshman
pitcher Matt Price, of Sumter, held the Bruins scoreless for the last
three innings of the College World Series and earned Freshman All
American honors from Baseball America.
I want to offer a big congratulations to Austin Ashmore of Greer,
South Carolina; Parker Bangs of Laurinburg, North Carolina; Robert
Beary of Apopka, Florida; Nolan Belcher of Augusta, Georgia; Jackie
Bradley, Jr., of Prince George, Virginia; Jay Brown of Brunswick,
Georgia; Alex Burrell of Landrum, South Carolina; Ethan Carter of
Newport News, Virginia; Brison Celek of Charleston, South Carolina;
Blake Cooper of Neeses, South Carolina; Sam Dyson of Tampa, Florida;
Nick Ebert of Ocala, Florida; Kyle Enders of Greer, South Carolina;
Bobby Haney of Smithtown, New York; Greg Harrison of Hilton Head
Island, South Carolina; Colby Holmes of Conway, South Carolina; Anthony
Iacomini of Cross River, New York; Jeffery Jones of Ft. Worth, Texas;
Evan Marzilli of Cranston, Rhode Island; Jose Mata of Miami Lakes,
Florida; Adam Matthews of Lexington, South Carolina; Whit Merrifield of
Advance, North Carolina, a constituent of Congresswoman Virginia Foxx;
Adrian Morales of Hialeah, Florida; Logan Munson of Columbia, South
Carolina; Steven Neff of Lancaster, South Carolina; Matt Price of
Sumter, South Carolina; Jordan Propst of Gaffney, South Carolina; Jimmy
Revan of Chesnee, South Carolina; Michael Roth of Greer, South
Carolina; Richard Royal of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Patrick
Sullivan of Columbia, South Carolina; John Taylor of Florence, South
Carolina; Brady Thomas of Anderson, South Carolina; Christian Walker of
Limerick, Pennsylvania; Tyler Webb of Nassawdox, Virginia; Adam
Westmoreland of Cayce, South Carolina; Jake Williams of Greer, South
Carolina; and Scott Wingo of Greenville, South Carolina.
In conclusion, I urge my colleagues to join in supporting House
Resolution 1491. Go Gamecocks.
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Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, at this time I yield such time as he may
consume to my colleague, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr.
Spratt).
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Mr. SPRATT. Madam Speaker, I join other members of the South Carolina
delegation in cheering the University of South Carolina baseball team
and Coach Ray Tanner for winning the 2010 College World Series.
I extend special congratulations to Coach Tanner for being named
College Coach of the Year by Baseball America. Coach Tanner is
completing his 14th season at the University of South Carolina.
I also take particular pride in the accomplishments of the players
from my district, the Fifth Congressional District, including Matt
Price, the pitcher who earned the win with his relief effort against
UCLA in the Gamecocks' championship-clinching victory.
The College World Series is a tribute to the impact of baseball on
our State. Five public universities from South Carolina made the field
of 64, and during the semifinal, a great in-State rivalry was played
out on the national stage as the Carolina Gamecocks defeated the
Clemson Tigers to advance to the finals.
This win was the university's first championship in any men's sport,
and its impact upon the city of Columbia and the State was immediate
and profound. It is hard to believe that the Gamecocks prevailed even
when they were one strike away from elimination in the quarter-final
game.
In addition to their athletic abilities, these young athletes serve
as examples of the power of hard work, perseverance, and commitment.
They have our gratitude and admiration, and I commend them for their
sterling achievement.
Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. LOEBSACK. Madam Speaker, I once again show my support for House
Resolution 1491, in particular, my support and congratulations to our
two South Carolina colleagues who are here today as well. I know it is
a very happy day for them.
I want to congratulate the University of South Carolina Gamecocks on
their 2010 NCAA Division I College World Series victory, and I urge my
colleagues to support this resolution.
I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentleman from Iowa (Mr. Loebsack) that the House suspend the rules and
agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1491.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, on that I demand the
yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be
postponed.
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