[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16477]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 CONGRATULATIONS TO UNITED STATES LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FROM APOPKA, 
                                FLORIDA

  (Mr. KELLER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KELLER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the United 
States Little League champions from Apopka, Florida. While I may 
represent the people of Apopka in the U.S. Congress, the Apopka Little 
Leaguers represented our entire country with class and dignity.
  Led by Coaches Brewer and Tapley, these 11 young men put the little 
town of Apopka, Florida, front and center on the world stage. They 
entered the 16-team world series tournament as underdogs, but they 
fought their way to the top of the heap to become national champions. 
Their persistence and hard work will surely inspire thousands of future 
Little Leaguers.
  On behalf of myself, Senator Nelson, and the entire U.S. Congress, we 
say to the Apopka Little Leaguers, congratulations on a job well done, 
and we thank them for inspiring us all.

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