[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 23230]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          WORLD SERIES WINNERS

 Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of 
the achievements of the Millville Girls All-Star Softball Team, who 
recently captured the first-ever Babe Ruth Softball World Series. This 
past year has seen tremendous accomplishments by American female 
athletes, including the 1999 Women's World Cup Soccer Champions. I am 
pleased that the state of New Jersey can now boast its own champion's 
in women's athletics through the Millville team.
  The Millville team, comprised of girls 16 years old and younger, 
defeated several worthy opponents at the Softball World Series. The 
event, which took place in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, was the 
first Championship of its kind. All of the games were close, 
particularly the championship game. Millville won this in spectacular 
fashion, 1-0, on a two-out, ninth-inning-single which scored the 
winning run. The girls demonstrated outstanding skills and 
sportsmanship throughout the tournament. From pitching a no-hitter, to 
numerous diving catches, to clutch hitting; the Millville team proved 
themselves to be superb players, and model young athletes.
  The character and manners displayed by the thirteen girls on the 
Millville team throughout the Softball World Series should be a source 
of pride for the Millville community, the Southern New Jersey region, 
and the State as a whole. The values of the parents, teachers, 
officials, and volunteers of Millville are clearly reflected in the 
play and conduct of the World Champions.
  I am proud to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of 
Rachel Barber, Amy Holliday, Jil Conner, Constance DeSalvo, Tara 
Haines, Colleen Scholl, Rachel Mudry, Danielle Weber, Megan Lore, Adina 
De Hainaut, Jodi Dick, Christin Carpini, and Debra Vento. I know they 
will continue to make New Jersey proud for years to come, and I look 
forward to watching them defend their title next year.

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