[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23459-23460]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING OWENSBORO SOUTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 8, 2004

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Owensboro Southern Little League Baseball Team for their remarkable 
season and recent participation in the Little League Championship 
Tournament in Williamsport, PA. Owensboro Southern came within one 
strike from advancing to the Little League World Series, finishing with 
an impressive semi-final victory. They demonstrated great sportsmanship 
before a national audience, representing competitive values that make 
Kentucky proud.

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  The hours of extra practice under the leadership of Coach Vic Evans, 
brought this impressive distinction to the State of Kentucky and city 
of Owensboro. I want my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
know of the pride that I have in representing these athletes and their 
families.
  I would like to commend the Owensboro Southern for their magnificent 
season--an effort that epitomized team work, sportsmanship, and 
persistence. I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives 
to join me in congratulating these young athletes for their achievement 
and wish them continued success in seasons to come.

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