[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 122 (Thursday, July 31, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H7177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

  (Mr. MARINO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th 
anniversary of Little League Baseball.
  Little League was founded by Carl Stotz in my hometown of 
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in 1938. Little League's success is because 
of the dedication of the volunteers, coaches, organizers, and 
especially youth that participate in this organization around the 
world.
  For the past 75 years, Little League timelessly worked to grow the 
support of baseball and participation of youth in physical activity. 
Since its inception, over 35 million kids have participated in Little 
League baseball, with currently 2.4 million children playing in more 
than 80 countries around the world in over 7,000 programs.
  This year, some of these 11- and 12-year-old boys and girls will join 
in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to celebrate their accomplishments 
as they play in the 68th Little League World Series.
  I am honored to offer my congratulations to Little League Baseball.
  I commend the League for continuing to promote the ideals of fair 
play, sportsmanship, and teamwork; providing a solid foundation of 
skills and ethics that will assist these children for the rest of their 
lives.
  I am honored to offer my congratulations to all the participants, 
coaches, volunteers, sponsors, and organizers of Little League and 
Honor their dedication to the sport of baseball and the improvement of 
youth around the world.

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