[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 21620] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]COMMENDATION FOR THE GUAM LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM ______ HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO of guam in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 28, 2005 Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Guam's Little League Baseball Team for their victories in the Pacific Regional Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan and their subsequent advancement to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. I would like to recognize all of the coaches and players for their extraordinary effort: Coaches Shon Muna, Eddie Muna, and Tom Duenas; Eric Alcantara, 12, of Mangilao, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Gerard and Joan Alcantara; Calvert Alokoa, 12, of Mangilao, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Arou and Cil Alokoa; Gerald Borja, 12, of Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Gerard and Darlene Borja; Valiant Borja, 11, of Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle School, son of the late Harold and Audre Borja; Joseph Duenas, 11, of Dededo, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Tommy and Joann Duenas; Chad Fernandez, 11, of Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Wayne and Doreen Fernandez; Sean Manley, 12, of Mangilao, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Albert Manley and Sinfrosa Longa; Ryan McIntosh, 11, of Mangilao, attending San Vicente School, son of Bob McIntosh and Lucille Ryder; Scott Perez, 12, of Sinajana, attending Agueda Johnston Middle School, son of Frank Camacho and Margaret Perez; Byron Quenga, 12, of Yona, attending Inarajan Middle School, son of Bill Quenga and Jacalyn Taisacan; Alomar Rdialul, 12, of Mangilao, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Albert and Madeleine Rdialul; Trae Santos, 12, of Barrigada, attending Untalan Middle School, son of Tim and Carmen Santon; Jeremy Taijeron, 12, of Yona, attending Inarajan Middle School, son of Bill and Marie Quenga. These young men displayed outstanding teamwork, skill, spirit, and sportsmanship and showcased the talent of our island. Our team is a source of pride year after year, with our entire island rallying around them whenever they compete. In 2001, the Guam Little League team had a spectacular run in which they went undefeated in regional play and continued their streak in the World Series against Mexico, Canada, and Europe; and advancing to the international semifinal. In 2002, they again advanced to the international semifinals after another outstanding performance. They once more reached the World Series in 2003, after going undefeated in the regional tournament. The 2005 Guam team went undefeated against teams from Indonesia, the Philippines, the CNMI, and New Zealand in regional play. They advanced to the Little League World Series representing the Pacific and faced teams from Russia, Canada, and Mexico. During the Little League World Series Guam swept their pool, defeating Russia 6-2; Canada 5-0; and Mexico 5-3. After winning their pool, Guam went on to play Curacao in the international semi-finals. Although Guam did not advance to the finals, effort inspires us and their record in tournament play is outstanding. Our entire island community congratulates the Guam Little League Central-East all stars who represented the Pacific. They are an inspiration for us all and we are very proud of their effort and accomplishments. ____________________