[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 13, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5350]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE STATE COLLEGE SPIKES ON THEIR NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE 
                              CHAMPIONSHIP

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the players, coaches, and staff of the State College 
Spikes on their 2-1 win over Hudson Valley last night to capture the 
New York-Penn League Championship.
  The New York-Penn League is a Class A Short Season baseball league 
which includes teams from across Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, 
Massachusetts, Ohio, Vermont, West Virginia, and Connecticut.
  The championship represents the end of a great season for State 
College. The team set a regular season club record for wins at 50. 
Tommy Edman, a draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in June, also set 
the Spikes' single season runs scored record with 61.
  Earlier this year, I had the chance to meet with the members of the 
Spikes' management in my office here in Washington, D.C., and I was 
happy to have the opportunity to learn more about the organization and 
their players.
  I know how much the team contributes to the community and to the 
economy of State College. I wish them the best of success next year.

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