[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13748]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    COMMENDING OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY ON THEIR COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

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                         HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 29, 2006

  Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Oregon State 
University's 2006 baseball team on their College World Series 
Championship June 26, 2006. This title is a fitting ending to a truly 
remarkable season for the Beavers. The team has made Oregon proud; this 
is a victory for fans throughout the state.
  I'd like to recognize the individual coaches and players not only for 
their victory, but also for their teamwork and sportsmanship which 
undoubtedly contributed to this accomplishment for the team and the 
university. Head Coach Pat Casey, Coaches Marty Lees and Dan Spencer, 
Assistant Coach David Wong and Strength and Conditioning Coach Andy 
Dendas.
  Players: Erik Ammon, Sophomore; Darwin Barney, Sophomore; Bret 
Bochsler, Freshman; Reed Brown, Sophomore; Dallas Buck, Junior; Brian 
Budrow, Freshman; Mitch Canham, Sophomore; Bryn Card, Freshman; Brett 
Casey, Freshman; Cory Ellis, Freshman; Derek Engelke, Sophomore; Josh 
Forgue, Freshman; Cole Gillespie, Junior; Ryan Gipson, Senior; Tyler 
Graham, Junior; Mark Grbavac, Freshman; Kevin Gunderson, Junior; Koa 
Kahalehoe, Freshman; Greg Keim, Junior; Jon Koller, Senior; Chris 
Kunda, Senior; Eddie Kunz, Sophomore; Joey Lakowske, Freshman; Greg 
Laybourn, Freshman; Lonnie Lechelt, Sophomore; Mike Lissman, Junior; 
Anton Maxwell, Junior; Jake McCormick, Junior; Shea McFeely, Senior; 
Jonah Nickerson, Junior; Joe Paterson, Sophomore; Casey Priceman, 
Sophomore; Sean Rockey, Freshman; Bill Rowe, Senior; Scott Santschi, 
Junior; Alex Sogard, Freshman; Dale Solomon, Freshman; Michael Stutes, 
Sophomore; Rob Summers, Freshman; Daniel Turpen, Sophomore; Geoff 
Wagner, Senior; John Wallace, Freshman.
  As the underdog team throughout much of the tournament Oregon State 
truly impressed us with their resilience. Oregon State is the first 
team in 16 years to win their first College World Series game and 
national title in the same season. The support of the community and 
fans contributed much to the spirit that followed this team through 
their victory. Of notable credit, Jonathan Casey, son of Coach Pat 
Casey inspired us all with his unbreakable belief in Oregon State 
Baseball.
  Oregon State is the first Northern-based school to win the College 
World Series in 40 years, I hope that this is a new trend in athletics 
throughout Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Congratulations Beavers on 
a hard-fought and well-earned championship.

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