[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 79 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E823-E824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN RECOGNITION OF THE MILLEDGEVILLE MISSILES SOFTBALL TEAM

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
results achieved by the Milledgeville Missiles against the Toledo 
Cumberland Pirates in the 1A Illinois state softball championship game 
on June 1st, 2013.
   The game was a back and forth battle between two worthy opponents, 
which ultimately ended in a 5-4 rain-shortened victory this past 
Saturday. The Missiles struck first with a three-run homerun in the 
bottom of the first inning, staking Milledgeville to a 3-0 lead. Toledo 
Cumberland battled back for a 4-3 advantage, but the Missiles were 
resilient and were able to retake the lead 5-4 for the final time.
   I congratulate the Missiles for winning the Illinois 1A state 
championship. This hard fought victory by Milledgeville gives the 
school its first state title in school history. The school and the 
entire community should be extremely proud of the effort put forth by 
Milledgeville, which concluded the season with a record of 28-3.
   Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of the 
Milledgeville softball team, both on and off the field, and I am 
honored to salute them today.

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