[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
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           CONGRATULATING THE RIO RICO LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIORS

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                         HON. RAUL M. GRIJALVA

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 10, 2013

  Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Rio Rico 
Little League Juniors, this year's National Champions.
  On August 16, 2013, Rio Rico (4-1) beat Goodlettsville, Tennessee 7-3 
to capture the United States Championship at the Junior League World 
Series.
  The Rio Rico Little League Juniors advanced through the state, 
regionals, and won the National Championship and represented the United 
States against the undefeated Asia Pacific Baseball Academy team from 
Taiyuan, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan).
  On August 18, 2013, Nogales and Rio Rico both came together in 
celebration of the Little League's success. The streets were filled 
with fire trucks, fans, and family members who eagerly and fondly 
received the team for the champions they are.
  I like to extend my deepest congratulations to the Rio Rico Little 
League boys and to the coaches that contributed to the very success and 
victory of the team.
  I also give my most sincere thanks to the Rio Rico Little League 
juniors for their wonderful performance and for representing all of 
Arizona with such pride, dignity, and courage.

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