[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 24450]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       CONGRATULATING THE GLADSTONE ALL-STAR GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to take a moment to 
congratulate the Gladstone All-Star 11-12 Girls Softball Team on 
placing third in the Little League Softball World Series. Their 
determined and focused efforts throughout the postseason, which began 
in early July with the district tournament in Escanaba, have brought a 
lot of joy and pride to the Gladstone community. I am happy to have 
this opportunity to recognize this impressive achievement.
  Gladstone capped a marvelous season with a thrilling come-from-behind 
5-2 victory over an excellent team from Waterford, CT. The game was 
tightly contested throughout and was not decided until the first extra 
inning when Gladstone rallied to score the deciding three runs in the 
top of the seventh inning to secure a hard fought win. Gladstone 
displayed resilience in recovering from a loss the previous day to the 
eventual runner-up from Elgin, TX, to record this victory. It takes 
poise, determination, and teamwork to achieve this level of success, 
and I congratulate each member of the team on the way they competed 
throughout the summer. Gladstone now enjoys the distinction of being 
the third team from Delta County to reach the Little League Softball 
World Series.
  Girls Little League Softball, which began in 1974, has provided 
countless young women an opportunity to compete at a high level. 
Through the instruction they receive on and off the field, these young 
women gain valuable skills that will help them achieve success 
throughout their lifetime. The 2007 Gladstone All-Star 11-12 year-old 
Girls Softball Team includes Jordan Schwartz, Ashley Hough, Jammie 
Botruff, Heather Sanderson, Jordan Kowalski, Nicole Sharon, Shannon 
Wolf, Neena Brockway, Alison Austin, Nikki Barteld, Averi Kanyuh. The 
coaching staff includes Manager Andrew Schwartz and Assistant Coach 
John Nevala.
  This is a summer these young women will certainly never forget. I 
know I am joined by their family, friends and supporters, as well as my 
colleagues in the Senate, in congratulating the entire team on a highly 
successful and memorable season. I look forward to hearing about many 
more successes from these young ladies in the future.

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