[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17807]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               SALUTING THE LAMAR LITTLE LEAGUE ALL-STARS

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                             HON. TOM DeLAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 7, 2004

  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Lamar 
National Little League All-Stars of Richmond, Texas, on their 
magnificent performance in the Little League World Series this year.
  I want to thank Jim Michalek, the team's manager, not only for 
leading the Lamar All-Stars to Williamsport for the second straight 
year, but for doing it the right way--by teaching his players the 
fundamentals of baseball and of teamwork and sportsmanship.
  If he keeps this up, I wouldn't be surprised to hear the Astros want 
him in their dugout next year.
  Mr. Michalek and his coaches--Tommy Abraham and Bobby Murski--gave 
more than their time and energy to this team. They gave themselves to 
it, and the character the boys displayed during their tournament run 
showed the Houston community and our nation once again that there is no 
substitute in a boy's life for the strong influence of good men. I want 
to thank them for their dedication and example.
  As for the players--Joey Scheurich, Dustin Moehlig, Chance Murski, 
Stephen Michalek, Tyler Ford, Steven Crawford, Cody Abraham, Ray 
Cervenka, Randal Grichuk, Christian DeLeon, Matt Daniels, and Daniel 
Homann--well, I'm certainly glad these young men are from my district. 
They did Richmond and Fort Bend County proud this year, and I'm honored 
to represent them and their families here in Washington.
  It is often said that sports teach kids important lessons about life. 
Well, Mr. Speaker, I think the Lamar All-Stars taught us a thing or two 
this year.
  Throughout their season, they modeled the virtues of hard work, 
perseverance, courage, and determination. Their amazing performance 
this summer is a testament to their talent, certainly, but most of all 
a testament to their character.
  I offer every player, coach, parent, and friend who followed the 
Lamar All-Stars this year my congratulations for their success, but 
more importantly, my thanks for their example.

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