[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Pages 17818-17819]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING THE COLUMBUS NORTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate now 
proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 568 submitted earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 568) congratulating the Columbus 
     Northern Little League Team of Columbus, GA, for winning the 
     championship game of the Little League World Series.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues from 
Georgia in congratulating the Columbus Northern Little League team for 
winning the Little League World Series.
  I would also like to congratulate a team from my home State, the 
Lemont Little League team from Lemont, IL. On August 23, these young 
athletes competed in the U.S. semifinals of the Little League World 
Series. It was the culmination of a long journey. After earning the 
honor of representing Illinois, the Lemont team traveled to the Great 
Lakes Regional Tournament in Indianapolis. Early in the regional, they 
lost games to both Indiana and Kentucky. But they turned things around, 
beating both of those teams to advance to World Series play in 
Williamsport, PA.
  Once again, the team was challenged, losing in its first game. But 
again, they did not quit, and won their next two games to advance to 
the U.S. semifinals. The semifinal game against Beaverton, OR, was hard 
fought. Lemont got on the board first with two runs in the third, but 
going into the bottom of the sixth and final inning, they were down 4-
2. Exhibiting the strength and spirit that got them this far, they 
rallied, scored and got the tying run to third, but still lost 4-3.
  The young men of Lemont Little League had a terrific run, and I 
congratulate them for going this far into the tournament. Baseball is a 
wonderful sport and as the summer winds down, I am sure the boys are 
already looking to next year. I wish them continued success.
  Mr. FRIST. I ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the 
preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid on the 
table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 568) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              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

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     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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