[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 22688]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     TRIBUTE TO YOUNG MEN OF IDAHO

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to two 
groups of exceptional young men from my State of Idaho.
  In August, the South Central Boise Little League team from Boise, ID, 
became the first little league team from Idaho ever to compete in the 
Little League World Series. Under the leadership of Stan McGrady, this 
team of 11-and 12-year-olds completed an underdog run to win the 
Western Regional Pennant and advance to the Little League World Series 
in Williamsport, PA. They won one game and lost two in the World 
Series, but, more importantly, showed an impressive amount of maturity 
and sportsmanship and represented our state in an exemplary manner.
  Furthermore, the Madison Cats of Rexburg, ID, ended a successful 
season by competing in the Babe Ruth League World Series in Clifton 
Park, NY. This team of 14-year-olds, coached by Randy Sutton, went 
undefeated in both the state and regional tournaments to earn the right 
to represent the Pacific Northwest in the Babe Ruth World Series.
  Along with the entire State of Idaho, I am very proud of these young 
men. Their accomplishments show a level of dedication and teamwork that 
will benefit them for many years to come. They were exceptional 
ambassadors for Idaho. I congratulate them, their parents, and their 
communities on these unprecedented accomplishments.

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