[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20770]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           TRIBUTE TO CANYON LAKE ALL-STAR LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM

 Mr. THUNE. Madam President, today I honor the Canyon Lake All-
Star Little League team on becoming the first team from South Dakota to 
qualify and play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA.
  The Canyon Lake All-Star Little League team's journey to the World 
Series was one filled with great excitement and execution. After a 
turbulent first three innings in the qualifying game, Canyon Lake 
scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth capturing the lead. They 
continued their rally into the fifth inning where they scored another 
four runs defeating the Coon Rapids Little League team with a final 
score of 7-1.
  Canyon Lake was led by manager Doug Simons and assistant managers 
Jeff Minnick and Steve Nolan. Of course, this historic season would be 
impossible without the players themselves. The athletes of the 2007-
2008 Canyon Lake All-Star Little League team, in alphabetical order, 
are as follows: Logan Anderson, Cale Fierro, Tanner Hagen, Jonah 
Hanson, Bill Hendricks, Matt Minnick, TJ Nolan, Mark Petereit, Jesse 
Riddle, Tanner Simons, Carter Wevik, Matt Wilson, and Alec Winter.
  As a father of two student athletes, I know firsthand how much time 
and effort is needed from parents and families in order for our 
children to succeed. It is because of their support that these young 
people were able to reach this outstanding accomplishment. All of these 
families should be commended for the dedication they put forth to 
support their children.
  All of these players should be commended for their efforts. These 
athletes should be very proud of all their remarkable achievements. On 
behalf of the State of South Dakota, I am please to say congratulations 
Canyon Lake All-Stars on this impressive accomplishment and keep up the 
good work.

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