[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17738]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  SENATE RESOLUTION 568--CONGRATULATING THE COLUMBUS NORTHERN LITTLE 
LEAGUE TEAM OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, FOR WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF 
                     THE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

  Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself and Mr. Isakson) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 568

       Whereas, on August 28, 2006, the Columbus Northern Little 
     League team defeated the Kawaguchi Little League team of 
     Kawaguchi City, Japan, by 2 runs to 1 run to win the 60th 
     annual Little League Baseball World Series;
       Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team is only 
     the 2nd team from the State of Georgia to win the Little 
     League Baseball World Series in the 60-year history of that 
     tournament;
       Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team had an 
     impressive record of 20 wins and only 1 loss;
       Whereas, although no other pitcher in the history of the 
     Little League Baseball World Series had ever won more than 3 
     games during the tournament, Kyle Carter made history by 
     striking out 11 batters in the championship game to earn his 
     4th win of the Little League Baseball World Series;
       Whereas the success of the Columbus Northern Little League 
     team depended on the tremendous dedication and sportsmanship 
     of the team, including--
       (1) Matthew Hollis, who played 2nd base and centerfield;
       (2) Ryan Lang, who played right field;
       (3) Mason Meyers, who played right field and 3rd base;
       (4) Matthew Kuhlenberg, who played left field;
       (5) Patrick Stallings, who played 3rd base;
       (6) Josh Lester, who played 2nd base and shortstop;
       (7) Brady Hamilton, who played 1st base, outfield, and 
     pitched for the team;
       (8) Cody Walker, who caught for the team;
       (9) Kyle Carter, who pitched for the team;
       (10) J.T. Phillips, who played shortstop and pitched for 
     the team; and
       (11) Kyle Rovig, who played left field and pitched for the 
     team;

       Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team was 
     managed by Randy Morris and coached by Richard Carter, each 
     of whom demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and respect 
     for the players who they led and the game of baseball;
       Whereas the fans of the Columbus Northern Little League 
     team showed enthusiasm, support, and courtesy for the game of 
     baseball and all of the players and coaches;
       Whereas the performance of the Columbus Northern Little 
     League team demonstrated to parents and communities 
     throughout the United States that athletic participation 
     builds character and leadership in children; and
       Whereas the Columbus Northern Little League team brought 
     pride and honor to the State of Georgia and the United 
     States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates and honors the Columbus Northern Little 
     League team and the loyal fans who supported the team on 
     winning the 60th annual Little League Baseball World Series;
       (2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedication, 
     determination, and commitment to excellence of the members, 
     parents, coaches, and managers of the Columbus Northern 
     Little League team;
       (3) recognizes and commends the people of Columbus, 
     Georgia, for the outstanding loyalty and support that they 
     displayed for the Columbus Northern Little League team 
     throughout the season;
       (4) commends Little League Baseball for continuing the 
     tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and 
     confidence in youth by sponsoring world-class baseball; and
       (5) respectfully requests that--
       (A) the American people recognize the achievements of the 
     Columbus Northern Little League team; and
       (B) the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy 
     of this resolution to--
       (i) the City of Columbus; and
       (ii) each player, manager, and coach of the Columbus 
     Northern Little League Baseball team.

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