[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 119 (Monday, July 16, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H6246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF DAN CARSON

  (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dan Carson from 
Norwich, New York, who started an adaptive baseball program for 
individuals with physical and intellectual challenges.
  Seven years ago, Dan Carson started the Baseball Buddies game at the 
Norwich Little League field behind the middle school, and now it has 
grown into a huge community event.
  The program recently hosted its annual game, where about 25 past or 
present players from the Norwich Purple Tornados were paired with 
special needs students. For these kids, the game is about more than 
baseball. The players and buddies form lifelong friendships and learn 
valuable lessons from each other.
  Most students with special needs do not have the opportunity to 
participate in team sports in high school, but this game is an 
exception.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking Dan for all his work that he 
has done to create a place where, regardless of ability, children can 
participate in the great American pastime. I know I speak for everyone 
when I say, ``Play ball.''

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