[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                    HONORING COACH JOHN VICTOR PERRY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 17, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with 
Congressman Jared Huffman, to honor Coach John Victor Perry for his 
service to young athletes as a dedicated little league baseball coach 
for over 50 years for Westside Little League in Santa Rosa, California.
  Perry has supported little league players in 1,182 games and led them 
to 713 victories. From 1980 through 1988 and over the course of 143 
games, Mr. Perry also coached little league senior teams. Throughout 
those seasons, hundreds of young athletes have benefitted from Mr. 
Perry's leadership.
  Aside from his teams' victories, he is very proud that two of his 
players, Aaron Willis and Kailee Diaz Randall, went on to earn National 
Little League Good Sport Awards. Both of his players' names are now 
displayed on a plaque at the National Little League Museum in 
Williamsport. It is noteworthy that Westside Little League remains the 
only little league in the Nation to have two of its players honored 
with this award.
  Aside from teaching baseball fundamentals, Mr. Perry makes it a point 
to educate his players on the importance of hard work, public service, 
and the history of baseball. He has devoted his time to maintaining the 
baseball fields for the leagues. Moreover, Mr. Perry instructs his 
players to thank their parents in writing for their permission to play 
on the team, and he snips roses for the players to present to their 
mothers on Mother's Day.
  Mr. Speaker, it is evident that Coach John Victor Perry has been a 
tireless volunteer and outstanding role model for the young athletes of 
Santa Rosa California for half a century. Therefore, it is fitting and 
proper that we honor him here today.

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