[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[House]
[Pages H5250-H5251]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE KENNEWICK AMERICAN YOUTH BASEBALL TEAM

  (Mr. NEWHOUSE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)

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  Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the remarkable 
achievements of the Kennewick American Youth baseball team, the 
reigning U.S. champions.
  The Kennewick American team won the United States Division of the Cal 
Ripken World Series Tournament to become the U.S. champions. They then 
finished second in the world, competing against the best young baseball 
talent from around the world. Kennewick's own Simeon Howard was named 
the MVP of the U.S. side of the tournament, while setting a tournament 
record for hits.
  With the support of their families and local community, Kennewick 
American concluded its season with an impressive 36 and 5 record, while 
becoming the first team from the Pacific Northwest to ever reach the 
championship game. This is an incredible achievement for the State of 
Washington as well as the Pacific Northwest.
  I am proud to represent these young men in Congress. I congratulate 
the players and their coach, Bryan Knapik, on their tremendous success 
and look forward to following their run next season.

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