[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17620]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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        HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LOUISVILLE STUNNERS

 Mr. BUNNING. Madam President, I pay tribute and congratulate 
the Louisville Stunners 16-and-under fast pitch softball team. Their 
recent play has given Kentucky reason to be proud.
  Led by coach Kevin Johnson, the Stunners qualified for their 
division's USSSA World Series in Columbus, IN, held from July 26 to 
August 1, 2004, being the only team to represent Kentucky. While there, 
they finished in fourth place out of 54 teams. Not only did they play 
well against the best teams in the country, but they also received the 
sportsmanship award.
  I cannot think of a much better group of young people to represent 
Kentucky. As a former Major League Baseball player, I appreciate their 
athletic excellence. As a United States Senator from Kentucky, I 
appreciate the dignity and decorum with which they played.
  I am proud to read the names of these teammates into the 
Congressional Record today. They are Whitney Atcher, Alicia Ewen, Jodi 
Pence, Jennifer Young, Jennifer Kisselbaugh, Tiffany Dean, Courtney 
Roller, Holly Goemmer, Jessica McGohon, Krystle Johnson, Kasey Graham, 
and Jennifer Johnson.
  The citizens of Kentucky should be proud of these young ladies. Their 
example of dedication and hard work should be an inspiration to the 
entire Commonwealth. I wish them continued success both on and off the 
softball field.

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