[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 146 (Tuesday, September 4, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S6030]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 621--CONGRATULATING THE HONOLULU LITTLE LEAGUE 
  BASEBALL TEAM OF HAWAII ON WINNING THE 2018 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 
                       WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

  Ms. HIRONO (for herself and Mr. Schatz) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 621

       Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team, 
     having proudly represented the State of Hawaii and the West 
     region of the United States, won Hawaii's third Little League 
     Baseball World Series Championship;
       Whereas the Honolulu Little League Baseball team capped off 
     a thrilling championship game to defeat the Asia-Pacific and 
     International Championship team of South Korea by a score of 
     3 to 0;
       Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team 
     demonstrated sportsmanship and humility on its path to an 
     undefeated West Regional title in San Bernardino, California;
       Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team 
     played with consistency and dominance throughout the 2018 
     Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 
     winning all 5 of the tournament games the team played in;
       Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team rode 
     a wave of sterling pitching, shutting out opponents in 4 of 5 
     games, including in the first championship shutout win since 
     2002;
       Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team has 
     brought pride and excitement to the State of Hawaii and 
     delivered hope to the people of Hawaii in the wake of the 
     devastating impacts of Hurricane Lane, the major flooding in 
     April 2018, and the Kilauea volcano eruptions of 2018;
       Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team 
     further galvanized the State of Hawaii to come together and 
     root the team to victory;
       Whereas the manager of the 2018 Honolulu Little League 
     Baseball team, Gerald Oda, the coaching staff of the team, 
     and the parents of players of the team provided vital 
     leadership and support, including by inculcating in the 
     players a culture of respect and humility; and
       Whereas the 2018 Honolulu Little League Baseball team 
     included players Bruce Boucher, Kory Chu, Tanner Chun, John 
     De la Cruz, Kaolu Holt, Aukai Kea, Mana Lau Kong, Chandler 
     Murray, Hunter Nishina, Taylin Oana, Caleb Okada, Jace Souza, 
     Zachary Won, and Sean Yamaguchi and coaches Keith Oda and 
     Willis Kato: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the contributions of Little League Baseball 
     to the State of Hawaii;
       (2) congratulates the Honolulu Little League Baseball team 
     on its 2018 Little League Baseball World Series Championship;
       (3) recognizes the hard work, commitment to sportsmanship, 
     and dignity of the players, coaches, and families of the 
     Honolulu Little League Baseball team; and
       (4) joins with all the people of Hawaii, the United States, 
     and baseball fans everywhere in celebrating Hawaii's third 
     Little League Baseball World Series Championship.

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