[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24411]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING THE SOUTHERN GUAM LITTLE LEAGUE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN 
              THE 2008 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES

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                       HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO

                                of guam

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2008

  Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I join the people of Guam in commending 
the Southern Guam Little League, a team comprised of players from the 
villages of Agat, Inarajan, Merizo, Naval Station, Santa Rita, 
Talofofo, and Umatac who competed in the 62nd Little League Baseball 
World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Southern Guam Little 
League represented the Asia-Pacific Region.
  After a seven to six comeback victory over the European champions 
from Italy, Team Guam played two hard-fought games against teams from 
Mexico and Curacao. A three run loss to Curacao on August 19, 2008, at 
Volunteer Stadium allowed Curacao to advance to the elimination round. 
I congratulate the players, parents, and coaches on their winning the 
Little League Asia-Pacific Region Championship and their representation 
of Guam in the 2008 Little League Baseball World Series in 
Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
  I would like to commend Dominick San Nicolas and his parents Paul 
Paulino and Josephine San Nicolas; Austin Paulino and his parents Jesse 
Meno and Debbie Paulino; Brielle Meno and her parents Ben and MaDonna 
Meno; Fernando Rabago and his parents Thomas and Tammy Rabago; Mark 
Blas and his parents Mark and Lucy Blas; Brian Bunag and his parents 
Benjamin and Gina Bunag; Johnny Quenga and his parents Johnny and Lani 
Quenga; Parish Reyes and his parents Fred and Ester Reyes; Andrew 
Quintanilla and his parents Jesse and Marie Quintanilla; Austin Sablan 
and his parents Rocindo Alforque and Mary Sablan; Nicholas Cruz and his 
grandparents Felix and MaryJane Cruz; Nicholas Hernandez and parents 
Guillermo and Nancy Hernandez; Southern Guam Little League Coaches Paul 
Paulino and Johnny DeJesus; Manager William Meeks; President William 
Sarmiento; Vice President Donna H. Santiago and Mr. Stephen J. 
Guerrero, the District Administrator, Guam Little League for their work 
and accomplishments in the 2008 Little League Baseball World Series.
  The players, parents, and coaches of the Southern Guam Little League 
represented Guam with pride throughout the 2008 Little League Baseball 
World Series competition. I commend the parents and coaches for their 
hard work and dedication to the players in their road to Williamsport. 
Most of all, I join with all the people of Guam and baseball fans 
everywhere in commending the Southern Guam Little League players who 
inspired us with their skills and their sportsmanship.
  Congratulations and thanks for the memories.

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