[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11099]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO COACH JOE SOLTERO

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2005

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Costa and I rise to pay tribute to Coach 
Joe Soltero who has coached Little League in Delano, CA for over 37 
years. By receiving the Adelante Eagle Award, Coach Soltero is being 
recognized for his years of selfless service to his community and it 
gives us great pleasure to acknowledge his years as a coach and mentor 
to the students of Delano.
  Coach Soltero is an exceptional individual who has not only devoted 
his life to helping the Delano community at-large but has also been an 
important pillar of support for generations of children. His kindness 
and passionate spirit render him a vital resource and a beloved member 
of his community.
  As a little league coach, he instilled the values of teamwork, 
dedication and perseverance. He is an inspiration to those who know him 
and influenced countless people with his work ethic and love of 
teaching. He has been an integral contributor to his community, as well 
as an active participant and positive influence on the lives of his 
little league players.
  During his 30-plus years, Coach Soltero has played in 16 
championships, winning 12 of them. He taught the values of 
sportsmanship and winning humbly.
  And so, Mr. Speaker, we salute Coach Joe Soltero. We join with family 
and friends in honoring his incomparable accomplishments and 
congratulate him on this well-deserved award.

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