[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 23535]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 308--CONGRATULATING THE WARNER ROBINS AMERICAN LITTLE 
  LEAGUE TEAM OF WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA, FOR WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP 
                 GAME OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES

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

                              S. Res. 308

       Whereas, on August 26, 2007, the Warner Robins American 
     Little League team defeated the Tokyo Kitasuna Little League 
     team of Tokyo, Japan, by 3 runs to 2 runs to win the 61st 
     annual Little League Baseball World Series;
       Whereas the Warner Robins American Little League team had 
     an impressive record of 20 wins and only 1 loss;
       Whereas the success of the Warner Robins American Little 
     League team depended on the tremendous dedication and 
     sportsmanship of the team, including--
       (1) Keaton Allen, who played outfield and pitched for the 
     team;
       (2) Dalton Carriker, who played shortstop and pitched for 
     the team;
       (3) Zane Conlon, who played 2nd base, shortstop, outfield, 
     and pitched for the team;
       (4) Hunter Jackson, who played 3rd base;
       (5) Taylor Lay, who played 2nd base and outfield;
       (6) Nick Martens, who played 2nd base and outfield;
       (7) Payton Purvis, who played outfield;
       (8) Kendall Scott, who pitched and caught for the team;
       (9) Hunt Smith, who played 1st base and outfield;
       (10) David Umphreyville, who played outfield and caught for 
     the team;
       (11) Micah Wells, who played 1st base; and
       (12) Clint Wynn, who played outfield and pitched for the 
     team;

       Whereas the Warner Robins American Little League team was 
     managed by Mickey Lay and coached by Mike Conlon, Tommy 
     Morris, and Mike Smith, each of whom demonstrated leadership, 
     professionalism, and respect for the players they led and the 
     game of baseball;
       Whereas the fans of the Warner Robins American 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 Warner Robins American 
     Little League team demonstrated to parents and communities 
     throughout the United States that athletic participation 
     builds character and leadership in children;
       Whereas the Warner Robins American Little League team 
     became the second consecutive team from the State of Georgia 
     to win the Little League World Series, following the win by 
     the Columbus Northern Little League team in 2006;
       Whereas Georgia is only the 4th State to produce back-to-
     back champions in the 61-year history of the Little League 
     World Series and the first State to win back-to-back titles 
     since 1992-1993;
       Whereas every team from the State of Georgia that has 
     participated in the Little League World Series has won the 
     Championship; and
       Whereas the Warner Robins American 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 Warner Robins American 
     Little League team and the loyal fans who supported the team 
     on winning the 61st 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 Warner Robins American 
     Little League team;
       (3) recognizes and commends the people of Warner Robins, 
     Georgia, for the outstanding loyalty and support that they 
     displayed for the Warner Robins American 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--
       (A) that the American people recognize the achievements of 
     the Warner Robins American Little League team; and
       (B) that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled 
     copy of this resolution to--
       (i) the City of Warner Robins; and
       (ii) the Warner Robins American Little League Baseball team 
     for appropriate display.

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