[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2900]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING MURPHEY CANDLER LITTLE LEAGUE

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                             HON. TOM PRICE

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 28, 2008

  Mr. PRICE of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Murphey Candler Little League on the celebration of its 50th 
anniversary. The league has enjoyed enormous success and growth since 
it was founded, as ``Brookhaven Baseball,'' way back in 1958. But most 
significantly, Murphey Candler has played a prominent role in the lives 
of generations of young athletes who learned to love our national 
pastime on their storied fields.
  Currently, over 850 kids play on 71 different teams in 6 separate 
leagues. Bringing together the entire community, hundreds of parents 
and family members participate as board members, coaches, managers, 
scorekeepers, and most importantly, passionate fans. This association 
of players and parents, rallied around our beloved baseball and a 
desire to build a fun and positive environment in which to learn, has 
provided the means for 50 years worth of improvement, growth, and fun.
  Instilling the values of determination, teamwork, and fair play, the 
members and supporters of Murphey Candler Little League have created an 
enduring source of recreation and community for countless families. I 
join my colleagues in the United States Congress in offering a sincere 
congratulation on their 50th anniversary.

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