[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27554]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE SOUTH LEXINGTON 12-YEAR-OLD ALL-STAR TEAM

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                           HON. BEN CHANDLER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 17, 2007

  Mr. CHANDLER. Madam Speaker, today I would like to recognize the 
South Lexington 12-year-old All-Star team of Lexington, Kentucky, who 
recently won the 2007 Cal Ripken/Major 60 World Series in Van Buren, 
Arizona. This phenomenal group of young people went undefeated this 
season, securing the World Series title in the final round against 
Scottsdale, Arizona.
  Demonstrating admirable determination and teamwork, the 2007 South 
Lexington team indisputably rose to the occasion. This year's exciting 
win is no surprise but merely represents the hard work the players put 
in all season. The team was no doubt inspired by years of success by 
previous South Lexington Youth Baseball teams. Ten different South 
Lexington teams have gone to the Ripken World Series, and in the past 
15 years, three of these teams returned home with the title.
  I would like to congratulate Coach Kevin Payne, others who supported 
the team, and, in particular, the players on their success. It is an 
honor to have such an inspiring group of individuals represent 
Kentucky's youth, and I very much look forward to seeing the continued 
achievements of these remarkable young men in the future.

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