[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5991]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE MASON DISTRICT LITTLE LEAGUE UPON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to the Mason District Little League as it 
celebrates its 50th anniversary.
  In 1956, the Bailey's Crossroads community saw a growing demand for 
baseball, which at the time was the only organized sport available for 
young children. This spurred organization of the Bailey's Crossroads 
Little League. The league was organized and maintained by volunteers, 
mainly fathers of the players, as it still is today.
  The league built their first fields in the Skyline area. After 12 
years in the Skyline area, the league moved to JEB Stuart Park, and in 
1978 the league underwent its largest reorganization when it joined 
with the Annandale American Little League, and was finally renamed to 
what it is today, Mason District Little League.
  For 50 years, the Mason District Little League has been a strong part 
of the community, teaching kids the game of baseball. Hopefully in 50 
more years the league will still be carrying on its great tradition of 
instilling in its players the values of sportsmanship, fair play, 
physical fitness, teamwork and an appreciation for the American 
pastime.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank the thousands of 
parents, grandparents, children, and volunteers who have participated 
in and contributed to the success of the Mason District Little League. 
By teaching their community's children the game of baseball, the many 
Mason District Little League volunteers have contributed to the 
development of honest, productive, and decent citizens. I congratulate 
the League on its successes over the last 50 years and I wish it more 
successful years in the future. I ask that my colleagues join me in 
applauding this outstanding institution.

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