[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16917]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   TRIBUTE TO THE GEORGE KHOURY ASSOCIATION OF BASEBALL LEAGUES, INC.

 Mrs. CARNAHAN. Mr. President, I take this opportunity to 
recognize an outstanding organization that is dedicated to youth 
baseball, the George Khoury Association of Baseball Leagues, Inc. I 
commend this extraordinary program that is celebrating its 65th 
anniversary.
  The George Khoury Association of Baseball Leagues, Inc. was founded 
by George M. Khoury in 1936 in Saint Louis, MO. It is dedicated to 
promoting America's favorite pastime, and commited to giving youth a 
chance to play the game and learn about sportsmanship. In 1936, there 
were only four baseball teams in the Khoury league. However, after 
World War II, the program began to expand into other states, like 
Kentucky and Illinois. Now there are leagues in several states all over 
the country and even in some foreign countries. The Khoury league not 
only includes baseball teams, but also softball, soccer, and other 
exciting team sports.
  I commend the George Khoury Association of Baseball Leagues, Inc. for 
its dedication to youth sports and the community.

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